NEW PALTZBON-ODORI MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL

– The Next Steps to World Peace –

SUNDAY AUGUST 7TH 2011 (RAIN DATE: SUNDAY AUGUST 14TH)

BON-ODORI MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE(845)255-8811 or (845)750-1947GOMENKUDASAINY@GMAIL.COM

1PM – 9PM

HASBROUCK PARKTricor Ave & Hasbrouck Ave, New Paltz, NY

盆踊り

南無阿弥陀仏

What is Bon-Odori? 1

1. What is Bon-Odori?

Bon-Odori (盆踊り) is part of the

traditional celebration of Oban in

Japan. Originated as Nembuts-Odori

By Kuya Shonin (903-972),

a priest of the Pure Land sect of

Buddhism; its purpose is to attain

salvation in Amina Buddha's Pure

Land through ritual dance and

recitation of Nembutsu / Namu-Ami-

Dabutsu (Namu Amida Buddha).

Each region has a local dance

and min'yo folk songs.

A Yagura stage with Chochin

lanterns and Taiko drumming are

very important aspects of the festival.

Since its beginning Bon-Odori

has developed into a community

entertainment with group folk sing-

ing and dancing as its main feature.

It is the biggest summer family event

in Japan and is always accompanied

by many vendors of food, games,

candies, masks and crafts.

2. PROGRAM*

PROGRAM 2

Buddhist Ritual Prayer for Hiroshima & Nagasaki Prayer for the Japan Earthquake Victims

Greetings from the Organizing CommitteeGreetings from (TBD) Greetings from (TBD)

Martial Arts Demonstrations Judo demonstration by New Paltz Judo Club Karate demonstration by New Paltz Karate Academy Aikido demonstration by Aikido of Kripplebush Kyudo demonstration by Mark Thomas Kanter Musical Performaces Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter (TBD) (TBD)

Dance Performance Vanaver Caravan

Bon-Odori Dancing Featuring Stuart Paton with BURLINGTON TAIKO

Closing Announcement

1–1:30PM

1:30PM

1:45PM

3:15PM

5:15PM

6PM

9PM

南無阿弥陀仏

NEW PALTZBON-ODORI FOLK MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL - The Next Steps to World Peace -

Sunday August 7th (Rain Date: Sunday August 14th) 1:00pm – 9:00pm Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz NY

*The program is subject to finalization

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Livia Vanaver, Vici Danskin, Carol Robins, Kathy Sheldon, Misha Fredericks Toko Sono, Elizabeth McGovern, Shiloh Vanaver, Carl Welden Christopher Singh, Marc Greene, & Youko Yamamoto

COLLABORATORS: Arts for Peace, Unison Arts Center, & New Paltz International Exchange AssociationSPONSORED by Chronogram, Roll Magazine, New Paltz Karate Academy, & Gomen-Kudasai

3. VENDORS & EXHIBITORS

Heathy Food Fun Games Amazing Crafts Family Activites

Peace Movement Anti-Nuclear Weaponry Non-Violent Community Healing Power Practice

Stop Nuclear Movement Stop Indian Point Green Life Ideas Green Energy Greener Life Style

VENDORS & EXHIBITORS 3

We are looking to feature quality vendors who can provide:

For more information about the VENDOR & EXHIBITOR APPLICATION, please contact Youko Yamamoto @gomenkudasainy@gmail.com

We are looking for organizations and businesses that believe in greener living, non-violence, and progressive action.Our aim is to showcase and exhibit organizations, movements, and trends that promote a peaceful community and World peace.

WORLD PEACE EXHIBITS

VENDORS

4. PR, ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP

PR, ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP 4

We have designed a symbol mark for the festival that will be printed on all PR materials such as: T-shirts Posters Uchiwa-fan souvenir Programs Road signs Banners

We are looking for ADVERTISERS & SPONSORS. We will promote the event through various media. Your logo mark, business names and advertising will appear in the following outlets:

Website FACEBOOK Posters Uchiwa-fan souvenir Magazine Newspaper Radio

For more information about ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP for the event,please contact Youko Yamamoto @gomenkudasainy@gmail.com

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