This is a festival that takes place every 3 years in the Los Angeles area. And it's happening Now!
First, if you'd like to prepare to attend the closing event "Honoring the Sea" (in which I will be participating **grin**) leave some spare time for Sunday, September 28, 2008. Scheduled event time: 3:pm to sundown (6:41 pm)
Santa Monica Beach
at the end of Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica
(FREE)
Personally, I'd also like to attend TARANG: Waves of Sound to see Kenny Endo (a renowned Japanese taiko drum master). He a special guest performer, and I adore taiko!
Friday, September 19, 8:pm; Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, Whittier College
6760 Painter Ave., Whittier CA 90601
(Fee)
Another performance I'd like to be in the audience for is: Chirgilchin. The Master Throat Singers from Tuva.
Friday, September 26, 7:30pm
Harold M. Williams Auditorium, The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(FEE)
And, as well, I'd love to be part of the audience to see Halau Keali'l O Nalani at Emerging Voices
Sunday, September 21, 6:pm
James Armstrong Theatre Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA 90503
(FEE)
The vision of this event (quoted from their website) is:
"The World Festival of Sacred Music is founded on the belief that sacred music has the ability to bring forth our shared human values of peace, understanding, and respect for all living things. The Festival is not a commercial venture, nor does it promote or endorse any political or religious agenda. Offering an alternative, community-oriented model to the corporate values that dominate the entertainment culture of Los Angeles, the Festival provides opportunities for people to come together and investigate issues of tolerance and diversity within our complex, urban environment."
My vision? It's a joyous once-in-a-three year event that has so many things to partake of, there's something for every body/mind/spirit!
See you there!
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