What is Rock the Era?
Where and when is the Rock the Era Meetings?
Is there an age limit?
If I do not fit in the youth age range how can I support?
What is the schedule like?
What are the different groups you can join? Is there any requirement for joining?
Will there be meals or refreshments of some sort?
If I am not a Buddhist may I attend Rock the Era?
If I were to drop my child off at Rock the Era how could I be assured of their safety?
What is Rock the Era?
To commemorate 80 years since the founding of the SGI (Soka Gakkai International) and 50 years since SGI President Ikeda first visited America to spread Nichiren Buddhism, the youth of the SGI-USA are hosting territory-wide culture festivals collectively called “Rock the Era.” The West Territory will be hosting a monumental celebration filled with performances and everlasting memories on July 10, 2010 at the Long Beach Arena. LA Zone (this site is mainly focused on all activities for Los Angeles Zone) is one of 8 zones in the West Territory. It is important to note that how we “Rock the Era” will be unique to each participant. That is to say, “Rock the Era” is about how much each of us is willing to actively engage in our Human Revolution while joyously preparing for the culture festival itself.
If you have a Rock the Era experience to share, please e-mail it to sgi.laproductions@gmail.com and we will post it on this site! Thank you and let’s continue to win together!
Where and when is the Rock the Era Meetings?
Rock the Era practices are being held on Sundays of the every month leading up to the July 10, 2010 Rock The Era Festival. Please check the Event Calendar for details concerning scheduled practice dates/times and locations.
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Is there an age limit?
Focused on youth from 12-35 years old. ESD – Elementary School Division are preparing for the festival on a separate schedule. Click here to be directed to ESD page for more information.
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If I do not fit in the youth age range how can I support?
We have a group called YSG- Youth Support Group. Please see group page for more information.
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What is the schedule like?
Rock the Era currently runs from 10am – 3pm. Schedule may change please check back often.
10-11:30 – Gongyo at 10am followed with an encouragement meeting with faith based experiences and performances.
11:30 -12 noon – Lunch time. Lunch offered for $3.00
12 noon -3 pm Meet as performing groups/committees OR For all guests we have an introduction to Buddhism meeting at the same time
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What are the different groups you can join? Is there any requirement for joining?
Currently we have BSG, Cheer, Chorus, Dance-Jazz/Ballet, Documentary Group, Drumline, Hiphop/Krump, Music Corps, Rock Band, Taiko, Tall Flags, Theatre. Please select tab called ‘groups’ to see pictures and descriptions.
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Will there be meals or refreshments of some sort?
Yes, lunch is offered for a small price of $3.00/
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If I am not a Buddhist may I attend Rock the Era?
If you are interested in Buddhism, please join us for an “Introduction to Buddhism” meeting that will be happening at the same time as Rock the Era practices from 11-1 pm. You can learn more about Buddhism at SGI-USA.org.
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If I were to drop my child off at Rock the Era how could I be assured of their safety?
We reccomend that you do not drop off your child without first ensuring they have connected to their fellow youth leader. *We have a minor consent form that we asking for all parents of underaged children participating in Rock The Era activities to fill out and sign.
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