Women in Kimonos... These two women are dressed in proper kimono style for the annual Black Ships Festival Gala.
Little Girl at Table... This little girl is being lovingly watched over by her mother as she plays at one of the festivals arts and crafts tables.
Sailing with Festival's Founders.... The founders of the Black Ships Festival aboard the schooner Aurora enjoying sake during the festival's 'Sake, Sushi, and Sailing' event.
Navy brass... The Northeast Navy Show Band saluting the Black Ships at Brick Market.
Woman Doing Calligraphy... This beautiful woman in traditional kimono dress is demonstrating the art of calligraphy.
Karate Demonstration... Karate demonstration at Touro Park.
Arts and Crafts Kids... This diverse group of international children are having a blast getting to know each other in one of the many arts and crafts tents found at the Black Ships Festival.
High Flying Kite... This kite is a terrific example of the traditional Japanese kite design that is seen during the Black Ships Festival.
Taiko Drum Line... These drummers are part of the beautifully choreographed Taiko Drum Festival.
Odaiko New England (ONE) will perform during this year's Festival on
Saturday July 17th and Sunday July 18th. Don't miss these exhilarating
performances!
The first few preview performances will be held on Saturday, July 17th
throughout the afternoon at Brick Market. On Sunday, July 18th Odaiko
New England will take the stage with a mesmerizing performance at
Cardine's Field. Odaiko New England (ONE) began drumming in 1994 and
is fast becoming one of the premier taiko groups on the East Coast. By
combining Japanese aesthetic sensibility with the bold American
spirit, ONE is forging its own modern distinctive style and voice as
it challenges the very definition of the art of taiko. Admission will
be $5 for all ages.
