December Events 12.20.08

The recycle craft presentation that Reiyukai America had a chance to present in July was popular among the librarians and library users. This was how we were able to receive an invitation from the Pasadena Public Library to organize a "Holiday Handcraft Workshop." Even before the official starting time, five siblings arrived and started to make the craft. Soon after that, a father and a son, a mother and a daughter, and a group of friends arrived, which almost panicked the instructors. However, believe it or not, it was the five siblings who finished already by this time and came to the rescue. They showed excellent team work in teaching carefully how to make the box to the persons who arrived later. They did a great job in teaching without the instructor’s assistance! The instructors were very amazed that the teens learned the important points to make the box even prettier so quickly. The assigned two hours flew by while the participants interacted with each other, or made  their second box. 

Our presentation in July was the cause for this month's event and for another event in January which Reiyukai America got invited to participate in. And in February, there will be another presentation in a Pasadena library. The Dec 20th event indicates that the seeds sown in July are leading us to a better result-- expanding our circle of friendship.

December Events 12.08.08

Currently, there are three different workshops going on in the Pasadena area: Pasadena, Arcadia, and South Pasadena. "Well, if we are part of the recycling craft workshop in the same area, why don't we gather together sometime?" This was the initial idea to organize the special event where the members of the handcraft gathered at South Pasadena to make Santa boots. Some members also invited their family members and friends. As a result, the workshop was more energetic with conversations like, "Mom, you got that part wrong!" or "I will make some more for my friends in my house." Many of the participants' native language was not English; you could hear Chinese and Japanese languages everywhere to better understand the craft. This event became literally a place of "Fusion." 

Recycling Craft Presentation at the South Pasadena Moon Festival

The Oriental Fusion Handcraft had the opportunity to participate in the South Pasadena Moon Festival on Sept 27th, where we set up a booth so that everyone could experience the handcraft. Immediately after the gate opened at 2pm, many people swamped the booth. There were even people in a waiting line while observing the others making the craft. Many of the participants have agreed with the them of the handcraft: "Let's do something good for the society while having fun!" It was certainly good news for us to see that there were many people interested in participating in our activity in the future!

Fun and Cute Recycle Activities Expanding

The Oriental Fusion Handcraft, Reiyukai America’s social and cultural activity, is growing!

 On Saturday, July 12, Reiyukai America hosted a Handcraft workshop at the Teen’s room at the Pasadena City Library. Teens and grown ups were constantly making the baskets throughout our 2 hour event. All the participants were amazed at how a milk carton turned into a cute little basket. Each participant enjoyed the recycling while they supported the efforts of each other!

 On Thursday, August 14, a promotional recycling workshop was held in a senior apartment in the City of South Pasadena. Because they enjoyed making a recycled craft so much, we have decided to have a workshop there periodically.

 Also the recycling activity was presented in ESL classes in an adult school on several occasions, so it brought more opportunities to know the activity to a lot more people!

 You, too, are invited to be in this activity! Do you want to join?