This year, for the very first time, the beautiful Japanese Sasebo Gardens were included in Albuquerque’s River of Lights festival! From November 30th to December 30th, two of our incredible local taiko groups, NM Taiko and BK Taiko, performed on multiple days to commemorate this special occasion. Their powerful and dynamic performances added a unique […]
蛇年 Year of the Snake 2025
Happy New Year!! 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Japanese zodiac. The snake is a symbol of renewal, rebirth, and growth, and is associated with longevity and good fortune. In Japan, the zodiac is called Ju-nishi and consists of 12 animals, each assigned to a year. The snake is said to represent […]
Join Us for the 2025 National Day of Racial Healing!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) partners with Augsburg Fortress to participate in the National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH). From 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Mountain Time, the ELCA will host a free online educational event that uplifts the voices of ELCA leaders of color. […]
SAVE the DATE!! National JACL Convention
The National JACL Convention is coming to Albuquerque, NM from July 17-20, 2025! Join us at this landmark event as we celebrate our heritage, foster community, and shape the future together under this year’s powerful theme: PEACE: Promote, Educate, Advocate Compassion Everywhere 平和 (Heiwa) WHERE: Albuquerque, NMWHEN: July 17-20, 2025 Stay tuned for updates on […]