Rock the Era - Cultural Festival, Long Beach, CA

Rock the Era is a giant Cultural Festival created entirely by hard-working Buddhists in the U.S. to encourage the youth of this country to light the bright future toward world peace!

Here I am at the arena with members of SGI-USA from Oregon and Washington, waiting outside for the performance.

The lines were long and the festival drew nearly 20,000 people that day from all over the West Coast!!

This is a dancer from the performance, walking past the overflow section (and some Long Beach apartments in the distant horizon).

Some Japanese ladies welcoming us into the arena.

A leader from my region being interviewed by the crew members.

No cameras past this point (or else an apparent $250 fine if you're caught).

Err..last night in L.A., enjoying a milkshake at In & Out Burger.