Mirai
Daiko 2
Mirai Daiko 3
This
was the May 21, 2011 pilgrimage to Camp Amache Japanese internment
camp in Granada, Colorado, Sponsored by the Japanese Association of
Colorado, The Friends of Amache and The Amache Club.
During World War II, the U.S. government forced 120,000 Americans of
Japanese ancestry from their homes and businesses and moved them to
10 internment camps in 7 states, including Camp Amache in southeast
Colorado.
The camp opened in August 1942 and had a maximum population of 7,318
persons. Each person was only allowed to bring one bag, therefore,
many people were forced to sell what they could or give away their
possessions before being forced out. This also included pets.
Former Colorado State Representative Dennis Apuan established the
Dennis Apuan Asian Pacific American Historical and Cultural Collection
Fund of the Pikes Peak Library District Foundation in December 2010
in order to build a meaningful library collection to enlighten the
wider community and expand our experiences in Asian Pacific American
history and culture.
To make an online contribution to the Asian Pacific American Collection
of the Pikes Peak Library District Foundation, please visit
http://www.ppld.org.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
An extended version of this video is available for a small donation
by contacting:
apahccfund@gmail.com
The memorial ceremony included George Kuwamura (MC), Hoji & Oshoko
by Reverend Carol O’Dowd, Blessing by Reverend Paul Murphy-Geiss,
Presentation from Vicki Taniwaki and Taiko drums by Mirai Daiko.
http://www.amache.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada_War_Relocation_Center
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/wwcod/grlks.htm
The opening song is "Amache Tears" was composed and performed by Mark
Lewis on a traditional Japanese flute called a Shakuhachi.