Bush Elementary School

Bush Elementary school is in front of TIUA. Section 6 and section 5 students went there to give presentation of Japanese cultural traditions. They were Taiko, Karuta, Taketombo, Yukata and Origami. The students looked a little nervous because it was the first time for many of them to give a presentation. However, they did a good job and these students and teachers were interested in Japanese culture. It was a great experience for TIUA students.

Lu'au

April 16^th, Lu’au was held in Willamette University. The festival was made by students who are from Hawaii. It was smaller scale before. However, the students sold 1000 tickets this time! Door opened  at 5:30 pm, the show started at 7:00 pm. In the show, people could listen the live performance and see the dances. Of course, the dancers were students of Willamette University. The women’s dance was very beautiful, and the men’s dance was very powerful. Moreover people could buy some goods.

   

  

Mission Mill Museum

 The Mission Mill Museum is several historic Salem buildings, and it shows us displays of the woolen mill. Moreover there are some shops. The shops sell some cards, candles, baby goods and woolen yarn. People can buy cute goods.

Oregon State Capital

There is Oregon State Capltal in front of Willamette University. Oregon State Capital is the state legislature and the offices to officially control the state. The building is the third because two capitol buildings
were destroyed by fire, one in 1855 and the other in 1935.



In Oregon State Capital, people can join a tour. If they join the tour, they can go to the top of the building. The view is very beautiful and they see Golden Man close. However, to arrive the top, they have to up a lot of stairs. When they finish the tour, they will receive the certificate. It prove that they went to the top.

Zena Farm, Salem, Oregon

In Zena Farm, there are three areas which are the kitchen garden, the production field and the greenhouse. Because the kitchen garden is a 3000 sq ft, the production field is 1/2 acre and the greenhouse 1600 sq ft, people can see a vast plain. Zena Farm sets goals which are to serve places to study for students, sustainable food source, and  a model garden for visitors. If people go there, they can learn about sustainablity and realize how it is important for them and the environment.

PowWow in WU

The PowWow is a good experience if  it is first time to see Native American people’s dance. They wear very coloful clothes and feathers. It is very beautiful. When people watch their dance, they will be surprised. Japanese traditional dance is quiet and slow, but Native American dance is cheerful. It is interesting for people. People can watch some groups dance. One of the groups, they have white cross and put mask on their head. It looks feaful. Moreover people can buy some goods which are made by the Native American people. For example, accessories and music instruments. They are very beautiful!