Passing Down Cultural Tradition: Youth Perform Japanese Dance

Bunka (Japanese culture) camp students perform yesterday at the annual Sycamore Congregational Church bazaar in El Cerrito. Overcast skies and a threat of rain didn't stop hundreds from throughout the Bay Area from turning out for fun, food and festivities. Now in its sixth year, the summertime Bunka camp at Sycamore teaches students about Japanese language and culture. In the photo, from left, front row: Julian Kuzdovich, Itsuki Moro, Kai Crombie; middle row: Sumi Cutlip, Takumi Crombie, Aya Katsumi Levinson; back row: Shannon LeGassie, Kana Luzmoor, Mimika Moro, Seiji Luzmoor, Yoshiki Oyama, Kyra Kawamoto.