Relax. Learn. Explore and Share.
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Building a Peaceful Community Through
the Arts and Dialogue
ABOUT THE
SHINTAKU CULTURAL CENTER
We're moving our in-person events online with the goal of creating a peaceful community.
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Do you have interest or talents in the arts? Do you like to learn languages, travel or understand cultures other than your own? Would you enjoy a peaceful place to learn and dialogue?
If so, then you are a perfect fit for this community!
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The Cultural Center is an online community with like-minded individuals who have expertise in
arts, culture, philosophy and more. We gather regularly within interesting conversations and workshops.
We ask that you join us in learning, and in addition to attending sessions, consider sharing your knowledge or skill, helping us build this peaceful community. Our events will directly benefit others through optional donations of your choosing to instructors or related causes.
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Melanie Shintaku
Cofounder
Melanie is an accomplished digital designer, dancer, martial artist and volunteer vet assistant. She has performed in the US, Australia and Japan, and regularly volunteers as an organizer of multiple large scale events, lecture series, cultural tours and fundraisers for both human and animal rights.
Shiro Shintaku
Cofounder
Shiro is an accomplished martial artist and teacher. The founder of Ten Shin Ichi Ryu - a peaceful Japanese martial art - he offers instruction in Japanese language and brush writing. Shiro has used his knowledge and experience to teach in the US, Europe and Japan. He regularly holds demonstrations to share his art with others worldwide.
