Last Modified : 2011-09-01 6:32 am
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“TOC Choir” Held First Study & Practice Session!
Immediately after the monthly service luncheon on 17th July, the first study and practice session of the “TOC Choir” was held where 20 people, old and young, attended with keen interest, which acquired a good reputation. The “TOC Choir” was formed targeting anyone interested in singing, regardless of being a Tenrikyo follower or not, with the aim of learning vocie phonation techniques so that you can sing the Mikagura-uta, the Songs for the Service, more beautifully, loudly and easily. Another purpose is for promoting mutual friendship through the choir activities. The “TOC Choir” will conduct its activities focusing on an immediate goal to perform at the “TOC Summer Festival” which is held in January every year.
In the study and practice session which started from 1:30 p.m. led by Mrs. Layla Sainsbury who is an active professional singer, the participants first learned how to use the voice properly, did the basics of voice exercises, and finally enjoyed singing two songs, “Imagine” and “A Reflection of Truth” together.
An Australian Participated in “Overseas Boys & Girls Hinokishin Corps” in Jiba
The “Overseas Boys & Girls Hinokishin Corps” was spiritedly held in Jiba from 25th to 30th July this year once again in line with “Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba” that is held in Jiba from late July to early August every year. The event this year was attended by 85 members from nine different countries and regions including Australia, USA, Canada, Taiwan, etc.
There was one participant from Australia, Mr. Yuki Suzuki, son of the Tono Sydney Fellowship’s head. During the period, staying at Moya 38, he experienced an unforgettable summer in Jiba by actively engaging in tea-serving hinokishin, practicing the musical instruments, taking part in some events of Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba, and appearing in the Oyasato Parade, together with other members from the different places in the world. Then he safely returned to Australia on 2nd August, having made a lot of new friends, and bringing back uncountable memories as well as a precious souvenir in his mind from Jiba.
In addition, Mrs. Kazumi Suzuki, wife of the Tono Sydney Fellowship’s head, did hinokishin by washing clothes at Moya 38. We appreciate her sincere hinokishin.
