by Peter | Mar 13, 2013 | IndiaRA, Interviews
A Country of Stunning Diversity H.E. Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa, Ambassador of the Republic of India “There is a wonderful concept in India: ‘the entire world is one family’. It’s an important belief we all should have.” Min-On: It was a wonderful performance to...
by Peter | Mar 13, 2013 | IndiaRA, Interviews
“Everything in India is different and colorful.” Daksha Mashruwala (Odissi), Vaibhav Arekar (Bharatanatyam), Uma Dogra (Kathak) Min-On: Thank you for such wonderful performances. You came all the way from India to introduce Indian culture. What, for you, are the...
by Peter | Nov 30, 2012 | GhanaRA, Interviews
A Nation United in Music and Dance H.E. Dr. William G. M. Brandful, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana “In Ghana, the concept of the formation of cultural institutions and groups like the Ghana Dance Ensemble goes back to the time of our founding...
by Peter | Nov 30, 2012 | GhanaRA, Interviews
Expressing Life and Traditions in Dance David Amoo Min-On: To begin, please tell us about your background and how your musical career developed. David Amoo: I was born near the Ghanaian capital of Accra in a village called Avenor, which is famous for traditional music...
by Peter | Sep 4, 2012 | ChinaRA, Interviews
Friendship Year for Japan-China Exchanges Ambassador Cheng Yonghua Ambassador Cheng was among the first students to come to Japan under a Chinese government scholarship in 1975, studying at Soka University in Hachioji, Tokyo. The university was established by SGI...
by Peter | Sep 4, 2012 | ChinaRA, Interviews
Wang Hong Min-On: The Shaanxi Song and Dance Troupe has performed in over 40 countries on the five major continents, and has won a renowned reputation over the course of its 70-year history. Wang Hong: The Shaanxi Song and Dance Troupe grew out of the Northwest Art...