An annual celebration of Asian culture marked its fifth year Friday night at the Farmers Market Pavilion in Eugene.
Hundreds of people filled the space, to see dance, martial arts, and Taiko drumming. Inside, vendors and local groups–including the Yujin Gakuen Immersion School–offered food, presentations, and games.
Jamie Staniewicz volunteered at the Plinko game, where players drop discs through pegs that roll to the bottom to determine a certain prize. Her own daughter goes to the school, which has enabled her to speak Japanese and English…