My time there was one of shock-and-awe, complete hysterics, and just-plain enjoyment! I was shocked at the number of costumes which were pretty “out-there” and also pretty “childish”. What I have found is that having gaudy, “sexy” and very provocative is accepted just as readily as a 17-year-old dressing up as “Pokemon”!
My laughter couldn’t be contained as I encountered a couple soldiers who had ENTIRE gear, down to the mask-goggles. We did an impromptu skit. Check it out.
They made me give a classmate her money for the ice-cream I took!
Also, there was an emphasis on "cultural" activities like: Traditional Tea Ceremony
and Caligraphy
In closing, I can definitely say that I enjoyed myself with these students and this event. This is a main reason I truly love the education community and the opportunities it gives students to build relationships with each other, connecting to the past as well as making some new stories for the future. Take a look at these pictures to see more. If you have questions, feel free to email me and I can give you details.
Great job, Shogyou Students (and teachers!) – James Sensei
2 comments:
Hi James...just a note to surprise you that I was here!
Mike
That's Great! Thank you for your note. I thought of you and the Paul Family tonight. We have a student who comes and he is very talented musically. Come to find out, his whole family is very musical - mostly singing. However, I thought of you and the the "musical family" which you have. Peace and Joy be with you as you continue to be a husband, father, Pastor, friend, son, son-in-law, student and other various "hats" you wear!
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