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5; *j A concert of classical and contemporary japanese compositions by the Portland Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Boris Sirpo, dramatized the transition between the old and new Japans. The orchestra was accompanied by Kimio Eto, koto mast- er, and Miss Yuko Honda, violinist. Contemporary Japanese culture was reflected in art films and in exhibitions of calligraphy and Pop Art by artist Bang Wei Chen in the White Callery. A trade fair featured displays of Japanese commercial and industrial products, exhibited by members of the Portland business community. A slide-lecture, "lntro- duction to Sapporo," was presented by Miss Yashmei Hasei, and a panel discussion of modern Japan of- fered recent slides by Wallace K. Huntington of the PSC Art Department. A modern dance interpretation of Haiku poetry was directed by Mrs. Vaunda Carter of Portland State. Of special significance to the festival's emphasis on eastern culture was the presence on campus of Dr. Alan Watts, internationally known author and scholar of Zen Buddhism and eastern thought as it applies to psychology. A Japanese luncheon at the Bush Car- dens and a dinner at the lone Plaza were held in honor of Dr. Watts. Dr. Watts visited philosophy classes and lectured on developments in eastern thought, unifying the festival panorama. q,{Wqes i::;"s. '"\*"e,'--8;i 160