Giving Thanks


Giving Thanks


An expression of gratitude for all our moments.

Music, dance of Brazil, India, Hawaii

Featuring 45 musicians & dancers from:
Halau Keali'i O Nalani Artistic Director-Keali'i Ceballos
Shakti Dance Company Artistic Director-Viji Prakash
Viver BrasilArtistic Director-Linda Yudin & Luiz Badaro

Concert Info:

On the islands of Hawaii, in the temples of India, and on the sacred shores of Brazil, music and dance are offerings of gratitude. Whether offered to Gods or Ancestral creators - they are an integral part of everyday life. Join us as 45 artists from 3 of LA's most creative dance companies share the stage for the first time. The results are a dramatic journey representing different lives, memories and legends from the sacred traditions of BRAZIL, INDIA and HAWAII through an exquisite synthesis of music, dance and chant.

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Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 8pm
Aratani/Japan America Theatre
244 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles CA 90012
Tickets: $25 Reserved seats; $20 JACCC members; UCLA faculty/staff;
$12 Students/Children/Seniors
Box Office: 213-680-3700 BUY TICKETS
Info: 310-206-1335 CIP contact information

A project of the WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC-LOS ANGELES. Presented by Foundation for World Arts and co presented by the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center and UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance.

GIVING THANKS concert travels to the 2009 Guadalajara International Book Fair with support from the Department of Cultural Affairs City of Los Angeles .

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