Coconut Lighting Ceremony Snapshots - November 15, 2014

GNA Members Hard at Work - Nov. 13

GNA members met Thursday, November 13, 2014 to discuss the Coconut Lighting Ceremony.  Enjoy the following snapshots!

Guam Nikkei Appreciation Night II a Success!

The Guam Nikkei Appreciation Night II held Friday, October 10, 2014 at the GCC Multi-Purpose Auditorium was a memorable event. Domo arigato to all those who made this event a success! Enjoy the following snapshots!

Family Doll Display

Pereda's at Reception Table

Samurai Display

Dining Area

Table Center Piece Display

Samurai Helmet and Kimono Display

Japan Consulate Office Display

Food Serving Line

Snake Display

Shimizu Family Display

DPR Historical Display

Sample Coconut for Light Ceremony

GCC Customers

Issei and Nisei Monument Display

Sample Coconut Floating in Water

Food Serving Line

Mochi Pounding Demonstration

Mochi Pounding Demonstration 

Mochi Pounding Demonstration Continued

Culinary Students Serving Food

GNA Announces Kendama Winners

Congratulations to the following Kendama contest winners who competed on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at GPO:

8-12 yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA (Guam Nikkei Association) Director; Justice Albalde, 3^rd Place Winner; Kali Albalde, 1^st Place Winner; Laila Smartt, 2^nd Place Winner.

Back row L to R: Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Ben Wada, GNA Member; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; and

Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office.

13-16 yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Elijah Reyes, 2^nd Place Winner; Jino Chuweiluk, 1^st Place Winner; and Adhara Balansay, 3^rd Place Winner.

Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director;

Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office; and Ben Wada, GNA Member.

17-25 yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Tristen Hocog, 2^nd Place Winner; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; Russell Cruz, 3^rd Place Winner; Doreen Pereda, GNA Member; George Pereda.

Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager, Aaron Johnson, 1^st Place Winner,  Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office and Ben Wada, GNA Member.

26+ yrs. Category:

Front row L to R: Julie Caguioa, GNA Director; Mark Contreras, 3^rd Place Winner; Darren Smartt, 1^st Place Winner; Justin Flores, 2^nd Place Winner; Doreen Pereda, GNA Member; and George Pereda.

Back row L to R: David Okada, GNA Vice President; Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager; Takeshi Nakanishi, Guest Referee & Japan Kendama Association Managing Director; Toshio Matsumura, Deputy Consul – Consulate General of Japan Office; and Ben Wada, GNA Member.

Sponsors:

Consulate General of Japan Office, Guam Nikkei Association, GPO, Pacific Islands Club, Twinkles, and United Airlines

Coconut Lighting Ceremony Planning Committee - Sept. 5