Beginning our Day in the Library of Miyakojima City Taira Junior High School.

Proceeding to the Gymnasium

Principal Tadashi Taira with Hideo Matsuoka.

Wow, they've prepard a canopy for us to walk under.

First performance was a traditional dance.

This is the drummer. They were award winning 6th grade students!

The Bamboo Princess told by two students in English. Bravo!

A Special Dance with Drums

Karate Demonstration

This band played a few pieces, one of which was our patriotic song.

Welcome to Taira!

The award winning performers are up close and personal.

Peace through Understanding

American Style

Peace through Understanding

Japanese Style

New Friends

Ms. Ambra, American Teacher and Tadashi Taira, Okinawan Principal

And Japanese Style too!