Below are pictures of Mr. Kawaragi performing for Maine students at various schools. Thank you very much, Kawaragi-sensei. It was very fun! 本当にありがとうございました。とても楽しかったです。 Your performances have positively impacted hundreds of students of the State of Maine! We look forward to your performances next year!
If your school or organization would like to participate in a cultural exchange like Mr. Kawaragi’s performance, please use our contact form to speak with Friends of Aomori. We have already begun planning for Kawaragi-san’s performance schedule next year, so please contact us to express your interest! This year, most performances lasted 45 minutes in length and were at school assemblies at the beginning or end of the school day, or during an individual class or group session.
There are more photos and videos of Mr. Kawaragi’s visit among other interesting updates on our Facebook page.
It’s time for some games!
Mr. Kawaragi teaching a student at Greely Middle School the traditional Japanese toy, sudare.
Sumo!
Mr. Kawaragi allows the students to try on his Tiger costume!
Mr. Kawaragi allows the students to try on his Tiger costume!
Mr. Kawaragi allows the students to try on his Tiger costume!
ありがとうございます!
The students at Georgetown Central School are eager with anticipation!
Principal Matthew Carlson gaining support from his students in preparation for his sumo match-ups!
The victor!
A promising match-up…
Kawaragi-sensei showing one of the many different shapes the sudare can make
Kawaragi-sensei showing one of the many different shapes the sudare can make
Kawaragi-sensei showing one of the many different shapes the sudare can make
Mr. Kawaragi teaching a student at Georgetown Central School the traditional Japanese toy, sudare
Mr. Kawaragi teaching a student at Georgetown Central School the traditional Japanese toy, sudare
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
Mr. Kawaragi’s Tiger Dance Performance
The students at Georgetown Central School are performing the Tiger Dance!
ありがとうございます!
Students at Dresden Elementary School are really enjoying the Tiger!
A Hall-Dale student is being taught how to make a fishing pole from the sudare!
A Marcia Buker student attempts the sudare performance!
West Bath School students play a Japanese game. Don’t fall!
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