Hinokishintai (Hinokishin Corps) event was held by the New York District Young Men’s Association at New York Center from April 26 to 27. Our main hinokishin activity was sanding the entire jodan (stage). On the second day, we had study sessions to practice and learn more about the meanings behind the rituals we perform at…
Standing beneath the delicate pink blossoms, our NY Tenrikyo Drum and Fife Corps performed at the Queens Sakura Matsuri. The crowd listened intently to our talented children play Mickey Mouse March, Sukiyaki, and Sweet Caroline. It was an honor to play at this 20th anniversary event and the crowd, including the ambassador of Japan, were…
On April 6th, the April Monthly Service was held lively with Bishop Hiroshi Fukaya and his wife, Hiromi Fukaya, in attendance. There was a total of 111 participants. Bishop Fukaya delivered the sermon after the service. Following the service, everyone joined the Boys and Girls Association members to sing “Oyasama’s Birthday Song”, celebrating the 227th…