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"I try to live the vision of Soka. My life would be worthless if it wasn't dedicated to world peace and caring for other people." MoreDavid Witkowski
Class of 2006
10th Annual International Festival will feature over 900 performers - May 7, 2011
A continuous program of international music and dance on three stages featuring over 900 performers will highlight Soka University’s 10th Annual International Festival on Saturday, May 7th from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Admission is free. Parking on campus is $10. Soka’s International Festival is proud to be part of the Orange County Imagination Celebration presented in cooperation with Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education.
The International Festival also features a wonderful array of international food, art, ceramic demonstrations and sale, more than 200 non-profit and business exhibitors, children’s games, crafts and inflatable rides. Please carpool! www.soka.edu/festival
Performance Schedule for May 7, 2011
Groups performing at the 2011 International Festival:
Aliso Niguel High School Dance Team
Aliso Niguel High School Men’s Choir/Bella Cantore Choir
Anjum of the Dancing Belly
Bolivia International Dance Group
The California Conservatory of Dance Ensemble Dancers
Claddagh School of Irish Dance
Counter Balance of SUA
DrumXCorps of SUA
Eishinkan Aikido Dojo Martial Arts
Fujima Kansei Odori Kai
Ghungroo of SUA (Dances of India)
Grupo Folklorico Los Sonadores
Hip Hop Congress of SUA
Huntington Beach Adult School Senior “Celebration”
J.J. & the Habibis Laguna Beach Belly Dancers
Josho Daiko of SUA (Taiko Drums)
Ka Pilina Ho’olokahi of SUA
Keep Soul of SUA
LA Bunka-Kai (Japanese Dance)
Laguna Woods Village Symphony and members of Saddleback College Emeritus Symphony Orchestra
Lee’s Tae Kwon Do Foothill Ranch
Llajtamasis from Bolivia
Mei-Ling Lee Chinese Dance Group
Naoki Atkins
OCDC Chinese Dancing Group
The Pin Peat Ensemble of the Spirit of Khmer Angkor
Rhythm & Bangra of SUA
Rhythmission of SUA (Hip Hop)
Rio Hondo Dance Collective
San Diego SGI Jazz Band
Sarah al Nour/Global Grove
Scandia Dancers of Southern California
SGI-USA Myo’On Taiko
SGI-USA Pearl Chorus
Soka Cheerleading Club
Son Merekumbe
Soul Wings of SUA (Choir)
Spirit Soul and Friends
Sualseros of SUA (Salsa)
Susana Elena Classical Spanish & Flamenco Dance
Temple Bhajan Band
Tupua
US Blackbelt Academy
V and T Dance
Vita Leonis Philharmonic Orchestra of SUA
Whiplash Kids Band
The 103-acre Soka University campus is located at 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo. For a map and directions, see www.soka.edu/directions .
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo is a private, non-profit, four-year liberal arts college. The campus has a 9:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 13. All students study a non-native language and do a semester of study abroad their junior year. Founded on the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, SUA offers a non-sectarian curriculum and is open to students of all nationalities and beliefs.
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