July 10, 2019 Emi Ikeda Celebration of Life (1974) July 10, 2019 Emi Ikeda Click on image for full photo and caption Celebration of Life Poster Ad for Celebration of Life tour The Celebration of Life was conducted under the auspices of the Sun Myung Moon Christian crusade (SMMCC) A Celebration of Life newspaper ad The Korean Folk Ballet inspired audiences throughout the tour Itinerary for the Celebration of Life tour The Korean Folk Ballet entertains spectators at Oakland rally Mr. David S.C. Kim and friends advertise the opening of the crusade Lion meets lady; street campaigning to publicise the crusade Bo Hi Pak, referred to as “God’s Colonel,” was the tour’s principal evangelist New Hope Singers pray before a performance Col. Pak speaking on “What Was the Forbidden Fruit” True Parents sing for cast and staff members at Shim-Jung Garden, Oakland, California True Father shares some thoughts with crusade personnel Korean Folk Ballet on stage in Seattle Col. Pak meets with guests at a follow-up workshop The Korean Folk Ballet performs the drum dance The Traditional Fan Dance (Bu Chae Chum) A lion took part in the performance The New Hope Singers in costume for a performance A parade rally in Miami, Florida A section of New Hope Singers in clothing from many nations Audience at one of the Celebration of Life tour events The New Hope Singers International on stage New Hope Singers in sombreros True Parents greet the Celebration of Life audience in a surprise visit to the Oakland crusade True Parents and children with cast members A packed house for the Rochester, NY tour stop Final Bows in Rochester, NY Emi Ikeda