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Event Description
Spring Gathering – “Satsuki Luncheon”
5/7/16 Spring Gathering – “Satsuki Luncheon”
It was one of those days you could feel refresh-ness in the air, and that was when we held our annual luncheon at Gasho Restaurant located in Central Valley. There is an interesting history about the Gasho: Accordingly, the structure was made out of the over one hundred years old farm house originally built in Hida-region of Japan which was transported to this Central Valley of upstate New York in the 1970’s and reconstructed, which eventually became a restaurant. The symbolic structure is called “Gasho-style” as the way roofs are formed reminding of hands during “gasho (the form both palms were clasped together when praying)”, and the beautiful steep angle roofing style which is typical in the heavy-snow area is now designated one of the cultural treasures in Japan.
Since we haven’t lunch out a while for our gathering, all of the 25 participants had a great time in talking and eating together while entertained by the Hibachi-chef’s cooking performance. Everyone had fun as well at raffles with surprises during dessert time. The planning this wonderful event was volunteered by Chikako-san who also donated 6 beautiful Mother’s Day flower arrangement. Who lucky enough to buy the baskets were all enthusiastically happy. We would like to thank to all, especially Chikako-san, as the sale from the flowers, $48, was donated to MHJCA.
The Gasho’s Japanese garden was filled with pleasant May weather, and we took advantage by walking around and taking photos. It was our privilege to have the opportunity to organize such a special reunion for members. Thank you.
Board of Directors
(original article written by Chikako Mori)
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