2013 Centenary Annual Arigato Bazaar Public Odori/Ondo Dance 4pmNEW

     The 2013 Centenary Annual Arigato Bazaar is just a months away on Saturday May 4, 2013.  This year's bazaar will have a start time of 10am and end time at 6pm to accommodate an expanded entertainment schedule.   Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food, Fellowship and Fun this year's bazaar will continue with the traditions of past years along with some very new and unique additions.

     Centenary will host its first Anime / Cosplay costume contest with cash prizes awarded.  Prior to judging, participants will parade through the bazaar lead by a live marching band.  This is a free event to join.  Many prizes will be given out including several cash prizes. 

     "Dance Off" Dance Contest (with cash prizes.)  In this open contest dancers will be challenged with dances such as the "Electric Slide, "  "Cupid Shuffle,"  "Macarena," "Cha- Cha Slide" and many other popular dances thrown at them within a 15 minute dance period.  Free to enter, all ages and skill levels welcome to participate and win prizes.

     Centenary's  public Odori/Ondo dance event.  Dancers dressed in kimono, yukata, hapi coats will form dance circles and dance to traditional Odori/Ondo music as well as pop favorites from Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Marvin Gaye and the Beach Boys.  All are encouraged to dance, no experience necessary.  If you don't dance come to watch, this is a spectacle not to miss.  This dance event is just before the beginning of the Buddhist Obon season.  This is a great "warm up" to the Obon Dance Season.   

     For more program times, information and contest rules please go to our web site at www.CentenaryUnitedMethodistChurch.org  Mark your calendar and see you on Saturday May 4, 2013.