Forwarded for the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
Rakugo Storytelling
by Rakugo Master Yanagiya Sankyo
with English subtitles
Yanagiya Kyonosuke also will appear on stage
Friday, February 24, 7pm
*Opening reception starts at 6pm
The Harry and Yvonne Lenart Auditorium, Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Saturday, February 25, 2pm
Garden Room A, Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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Renowned “Rakugo” raconteur Yanagiya Sankyo, who received a 2014 Japan Foundation Award for his long-term achievements in promoting Japanese culture worldwide, will be performing a Rakugo storytelling with English subtitles.
Does PowerPoint Rakugo work?
Definitely!
It has been tried and proven hilarious in many cities outside Japan, including ones here in the US. Enjoy his LA premier performance and deepen your understanding of this 400 year-old tradition.
This performance is brought to you as a part of his role as a Japan Cultural Envoy as appointed by the Agency of Cultural Affairs.
The event is co-presented by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, UCLA The Department of Asian Languages & Cultures and Japanese American Cultural & Community Center.
For more information, visit http://www.jflalc.org/rakugo-sankyo.html
