par Val | 27 Sep. 2011 | Uncategorized
In his Peace Proposal submitted to the United Nations in 2001, Min-On Founder Daisaku Ikeda said, “Africa is the birthplace of humankind. It has been a continent of hope, giving rise to a rich diversity of civilizations since ancient times which have given humanity...
par Val | 27 Sep. 2011 | Uncategorized
A Series of Musical Voyages along the Marine Road The historical Silk Road functioned as the overland trading route between China on the one hand, and South Asia, West Asia, Europe and North Africa via Central Asia on the other. Likewise, there was the Marine Silk...
par Val | 27 Sep. 2011 | Uncategorized
“Great art is created only through diligent and painstaking effort to perfect and polish oneself.” — Daisaku Ikeda Min-On’s mission is not limited to enhancing worldwide cultural exchange and providing a wide range of the finest performing arts; the organization also...
par Val | 27 Sep. 2011 | Uncategorized
“I think that the Japanese culture is one of the very few cultures left that is its own entity. They’re just so traditional and so specific in their ways. It’s kind of untouched, it’s not Americanized.” — Toni Collette In addition to cultural exchange programs with...
par Val | 27 Sep. 2011 | Uncategorized
“Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music.” — Herbie Hancock Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United...
par Val | 27 Sep. 2011 | Uncategorized
“Tango must always be interpreted in terms of human emotions. It has a human voice. That is why we must bring forth the sound that accurately expresses those emotions.” — Osvaldo Pugliese Latin music, found in Central and South America, is a series of musical styles...
