Miyakojima City TAIRA Jr. High School

Grades 7,8, & 9

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

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Proceeding to the Gymnasium

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Principal Tadashi Taira with Hideo Matsuoka.

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

 

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First performance was a traditional dance.

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

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

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A Special Dance with Drums

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Karate Demonstration

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

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Welcome to Taira!

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The award winning performers are up close and personal.

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Peace through Understanding

American Style

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Peace through Understanding

Japanese Style

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New Friends

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

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And Japanese Style too!