Solidarity event for the Japanese people affected by the tsunami

A solidarity event to help the victims of the earthquake in Japan, organizered by the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, the Nikkei Federation in Argentina (FANA) and the Okinawan Center in Argentina, will be held on Avenida de Mayo 500 (between Bolivar and Chacabuco), on Sunday April 17th, 2011, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Artists from Argentina and the Japanese community will share an artistic encounter in a big stage with other diverse communities. There will be chairs for the audience to better appreciate the show. During the meeting FANA will receive voluntary donations in support of victims of the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan last March 11, 2011.

The event will consist of:

• Japanese Dance, Dance of Okinawa
• Musical groups and choirs from the Japanese community.
• Groups of Japanese drums (Taiko)
• Artists from other communities

Schedule:
2:00 pm: Minute of Silence
2:26 pm: Ryukyukoku Matsuridaiko (Japanese Drums)
2:36 pm: ​​Spanish community
2:41 pm: Anzu no Kai (Japanese Dance)
2:51 pm: Jewish community
2:59 pm: Group Uchima Sensei (Okinawan Dance)
3:09 pm: Peruvian community
3:19 pm: Ryukyu Sapukai (Sanshin)
3:32 pm: Ukranian community
3:42 pm: Sensei Yamamoto (Okinawan dance, girls)
3:47 pm: Group Varela (Dance Japanese girls)
3:57 pm: Italian community
4:05 pm: Group Oniwa Sensei
4:25 pm: The Parraleños
4:35 pm: Greek community
4:45 pm: Shirayurikai (Japanese dance)
5:30 pm: Tango
5:33 pm: Closing ceremony

Source: Hostnews Contenidos