After visiting Nakai Elementary School, we returned to Hotel Pearl City to change, then we were bused to a formal welcome dinner at Hotel Kanyo.
We were greeted with a standing ovation as we entered the banquet room. Most home stay families were present to greet us, as well as local Japanese teachers involved in the exchange, and local municipal officials and educators. Unfortunately, my home stay family was not in attendance.
A surprise presentation by traditional Japanese drummers (Taiko) was the treat of the night. Wish I could post a small movie clip of the sound coming from those drums!
American teachers were invited to try out the taiko. Yours truly is on the left:
After formal introductions (American teachers on stage, introducing themselves one at a time), we had an excellent dinner, even for a non-fish eater! (I had penne ariabata (pasta), garden salad, fancy sandwiches, etc.--all very good.)
What I could not eat is below...
Sashimi = various raw fish
Small woven baskets in foreground contain raw shark heart:
Sea urchins are black below:
Michele from Manhattan was as happy as could be with all the seafood!
A great night was had by all!
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