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    • Become a Friend of the GVJCI
    • Donate Your Car!
    • 2021 GVJCI Raffle Drawing
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    • Volunteer
    • Purchase a 2021 Calendar Ad
  • Seniors
    • TNK Online Classes
    • Online Smartphone Class
    • Food Distribution
    • Online Resources
    • Tomo Cafe | 友カフェ
    • Bento Program
  • Events
    • Adulting Workshop Series
    • Day Of Remembrance
    • Drive-Thru Restaurant Fundraiser
    • KonMari Method Workshops | こんまり®︎メソッドワークショップ
    • Oysters, Bites & Biiru
    • Tomodachi Online Baking Workshops
    • Virtual Matsuri >
      • GVJCI Virtual Matsuri >
        • Art Gallery
        • Entertainment
        • Food
        • Martial Arts
        • Scholarship Recipients
    • 2020 Online Art Show >
      • Artist Discussion & Performances
      • Artists A-H
      • Artists I-L
      • Artists M-S
      • Artists T-Z
  • Programs/Classes
    • Japanese Language School >
      • JLS Graduates
    • Manzanar Immersive
    • Youth >
      • Resources
      • TANOSHII Fun Camp >
        • Camper Registration
        • Testimonials
        • Camp Supporters
        • Activities
        • FAQ
        • Counselor Registration
      • GVJCI Scholarship
      • Boy Scout Troop 683
      • Boy Scout Troop 719
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      • Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
      • Sansei Baseball League
      • South Bay F.O.R Junior Sports Association
      • South Bay Youth Basketball
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      • Bando Hidesomi
      • Hawaiian Music Class
      • LA Men's Glee Club
      • Meito Calligraphy
      • Mel's Ukulele Picking
      • Taiko
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      • Kokoro Yoga
      • Meditation & More Class
    • Martial Arts >
      • Gardena JCI Kendo
      • Gardena Judo Club
      • Gardena Kendo
      • Gardena Naginata
      • Shotokan Karate
      • Shorinji Kempo
      • Kyudo Renmei
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2019 Matsuri

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Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute has an annual fundraiser, a two-day matsuri held at the end of June every year.  Beginning at noon on both Saturday and Sunday, the GVJCI Matsuri has much to offer by way of food, games, entertainment, and cultural demonstrations. ​Organizations and individuals who use the GVJCI facilities throughout the year support the GVJCI by running the game and food booths.  The delicious food dishes include udon, somen, chicken teriyaki, yakisoba, imagawayaki, chili hot dogs and rice, tamales, spam musubi, lau lau, shaved ice, and Okinawan andagi.  In addition, supporting nurseries and generously donate  beautiful plants for the plant booth. 

Outdoor stage entertainment showcases the many classes and programs held at the GVJCI such as line dancing, ukulele, and taiko as well as guest performances such as hula, Japanese dance, youth community bands, and more.  In addition to live entertainment, game booths provide even more entertainment for all with games ranging from basketball to pachinko and much more. 

Downstairs in the Main Hall are the martial arts demonstrations and White Elephant and Craft Sale.  The martial arts dojos that utilize the GVJCI facilities on a weekly basis provide breathtaking demonstrations, which include judo, kendo, naginata, shorinji kempo, and shotokan karate.  The White Elephant and Craft Sale has many treasures waiting to be found at bargain prices. 

On the second floor of the GVJCI Hall Building, a themed Library known as The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center complete with a tokonoma display decorates the hallway.  There are hands-on activities and arts and crafts, and the Japanese Language School display.

Bingo starts at 4 pm on Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday with cash prizes.  Additionally, there are prize drawings throughout both days of the Matsuri with donated prizes from local businesses and individual supporters.  Some prizes include restaurant meals, jewelry, electronics and movie tickets.  Winners need not be present to win.

The GVJCI Office and supporting organizations pre-sell Matsuri coupon books.  Each book costs ten dollars and includes ten individual one dollar scrip that are redeemable at all Matsuri booths, as well as stubs that can be turned in for the raffle drawings.

2019 GVJCI Matsuri Fundraiser Program Schedule
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SATURDAY, June 29, 2019 – 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.


​OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. Yuujou Taiko
12:25 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. 2018 GVJCI Scholarship Awardees
12:40 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Corporate Sponsor Recognition
12:55 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. GVJCI Senior Hula & Ukulele- Harriet & Chika Nagata
1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Bando Hidesomi
​1:55 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Halau Ke' Ala' O Na Lei Milo
2:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Na Pua' O Kapo


MARTIAL ARTS – INSIDE GVJCI HALL (basement level)
2:35 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. Southern California Kyudo Renmei
3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Southern California Naginata Federation demonstration
3:25 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Gardena JCI Kendo demonstration


OUTDOOR
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bingo
5:00 p.m. Ondo Dancing



SUNDAY, June 30, 2019 – 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
12:00 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. Aloha Picking Ohana – Mel Ogata
12:25 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. GVJCI Line Dance – Terri Slemmons’ & Jean Inouye’s Class
12:50 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. GVJCI Zumba
1:10 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. Kanani Kalama Hula Studio


MARTIAL ARTS – INSIDE GVJCI HALL (basement level)
1:25 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Kaizen Dojo
1:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. Gardena Kendo Dojo demonstration
2:15 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. Shotokan Karate demonstration
2:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Gardena Judo Club demonstration


OUTDOOR
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bingo
5:00 p.m. Mega Matsuri Raffle Drawing


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GVJCI's Mission and Vision

Our mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.

The GVJCI envisions a vibrant network and a welcoming space for all persons interested in Japanese heritage and culture where history and tradition are honored, people are inspired to create action and change, and cultural pride and respect for all humanity are promoted.




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