Festivals, celebrations, and holidays

Sources of Japanese American community interaction included picnics, musicals, concerts, martial arts competitions, and festivals such as Bon Odori (annual Buddhist festival commemorating ancestors).

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img Baton twirler in Hayward parade (ddr-densho-329-759)

A baton-twirler passes by Bill's Golden State Ice Cream.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-759/

img Parade float in Hayward parade (ddr-densho-329-748)

A parade float carrying three women in bathing suits moves through the street.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-748/

doc Valentine's Day card from Jiow T. (ddr-densho-329-927)

Folded Valentine's Day card with an image on the front of a Caucasian boy with a dog and baseball bat and a poem printed on the inside. Back is signed "To Kanagi D. / From Jiow T." with printed text "Whitney Made / Worcester Mass."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-927/

doc Valentine's Day card from Helen D. (ddr-densho-329-930)

Folded Valentine's Day card in the shape of a heart with an image of a girl on the front. Inside features a printed poem and image of Cupid. Back is signed "To Kaneji / from/ Helen D." and "Whitney Made / Worcester Mass / MADE IN U.S.A."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-930/

img Orchestra performing at an event (ddr-densho-37-991)

Included annotation: A-205, Orchestra at full swing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-991/

img View from the amphitheater for Armistice Day program (ddr-densho-37-1183)

Included annotation: H-206, Armistice Day Program at Amphitheatre.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1183/

img Armistice Day program (ddr-densho-37-1169)

Included annotation: E-205, Armistice Day [now called Veteran's Day], Canal.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1169/

img Crowd at amphitheater for Armistice Day program (ddr-densho-37-1184)

Included annotation: H-207, Armistice Day Program at Amphitheatre.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1184/

img Crowd listening to the soldier's last call (ddr-densho-37-1156)

Included annotation: F-205, Canal, Armistice day [now called Veteran's Day], Soldiers last call (Tape).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1156/

img Mary Oino performs a solo (ddr-densho-37-990)

Included annotation: A-204, Mary Oino - Solo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-990/

img Groundbreaking for Honor Roll monument (ddr-densho-37-1189)

Included annotation: K-204, Ground breaking Ceremony, U.S. Servicemens' parents Relatives Association, Honor Roll Monument for Rivers servicemen.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1189/

img Hana Matsuri celebration at Buddhist church (ddr-densho-37-1104)

Included annotation: R-401, Hana Matsuri, 4/8/44.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1104/

img Groundbreaking ceremony for Honor Roll monument (ddr-densho-37-1187)

Included annotation: K-202, Ground breaking Ceremony, U.S. Servicemens' parents Relatives Association, Honor Roll Monument for Rivers servicemen.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1187/

img Crowd seated at an Armistice Day program (ddr-densho-37-1181)

Included annotation: H-203, Armistice Day Program, Amphitheatre.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1181/

img Students march in an Armistice Day parade (ddr-densho-37-1158)

Included annotation: F-207, Armistice Day [now called Veteran's Day], Parade, Butte.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1158/

img Girls Scouts march in an Armistice Day parade. (ddr-densho-37-1175)

Included annotation: G-205, Armistice day [now called Veteran's Day]parade, Butte.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1175/

img Guests at a hospital anniversary event (ddr-densho-37-986)

Included annotation: X-8, Anniv., Part of the guests.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-986/

img Announcement at hospital anniversary event (ddr-densho-37-982)

Included annotation: X-4, Opening announcement Comnr [sic] Hospital Anniversary.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-982/

img Crowd gathered for Armistice Day (ddr-densho-37-1155)

Included annotation: F-204, Armistice day [now called Veteran's Day], Canal, Stage.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1155/

img Orchestra enjoying refreshments (ddr-densho-37-989)

Included annotation: A-203, Orchestra at refreshment.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-989/

img View of hospital at anniversary event (ddr-densho-37-983)

Included annotation: X-5, Entire View.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-983/

img Group gathered for Honor Roll groundbreaking (ddr-densho-37-1188)

Included annotation: K-203, Ground breaking Ceremony, U.S. Servicemens' parents Relatives Association, Honor Roll Monument for Rivers servicemen.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1188/

img View of the crowd at an Armistice Day program (ddr-densho-37-1180)

Included annotation: H-204, Armistice Day Program, Amphitheatre.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1180/

img Group marches in Armistice Day parade (ddr-densho-37-1173)

Included annotation: G-203, Armistice Day [now called Veteran's Day]Parade, Butte Community.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1173/

img Armistice Day program at an amphitheater (ddr-densho-37-1182)

Included annotation: H-205, Armistice Day Program at Amphitheatre.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-1182/