The preschoolers are getting ready for obon dancing at the Summer Festival.
Dowa no Omatsuri: Festival of Children's Story
Date/Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Location: The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA
Preschoolers will charm the audience with endearing performances of beloved Japanese tales such as Momotaro, We are One みんなでひとつ, and Shoujouji no Tanuki Bayashi. Meanwhile, the elementary school-age children of NLF’s After School Program (ASP) will captivate with their original production of This is Me, featuring original choreography by NAGATA Dance. Adding to the excitement, an online auction will run from February 16th to 24th via the Auctria website.
Tickets and auction details are available at: https://auctria.events/nlfdowa2025.
Proceeds will directly support the programs and operations of NLF.
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Japanese bilingual and multicultural childcare in Japantown
Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) is a private, nonprofit childcare center with a mission to provide Japanese/English bilingual, educational childcare in a multicultural context for preschool through elementary school-aged children from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Located in San Francisco’s historic Japantown, NLF is committed to providing high-quality, affordable child development services that foster a child’s self-esteem and confidence. Using a partnership among teachers, students, and their families, NLF promotes a stimulating learning environment that encourages children to develop to their full potential and become active participants in their communities.
Located in San Francisco’s historic Japantown, NLF is committed to providing high-quality, affordable child development services that foster a child’s self-esteem and confidence. Using a partnership among teachers, students, and their families, NLF promotes a stimulating learning environment that encourages children to develop to their full potential and become active participants in their communities.
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Established in 1975, Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) is a bilingual, multicultural childcare organization located in San Francisco’s Japantown. In 2002, NLF launched the Issei Women’s Legacy Project – a $2.2 million Capital Campaign to fund the purchase and renovation of the historic 1830 Sutter Street building. Completed in 1932, it was originally built as the Japanese Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). Support "Living" Legacy of Japanese American Culture written by Dr. Gary Kono. Read More.
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