The Redlands Noon Rotary Club recently welcomed Sabro Foster, artist, author, educator, and co-founder of the Redlands Japanese Cultural Center, for a meaningful conversation about culture, heritage, and community connection.
As a Sansei, or third-generation Japanese American, Sabro brings both personal experience and deep purpose to his work. His vision for the Redlands Japanese Cultural Center was born from a long-standing dream to create a cultural home for the Japanese American community in the Inland Empire.
Through his leadership, that vision is becoming a reality.
Sabro shared how art and heritage can serve as powerful tools for healing and connection. By creating space for cultural expression, communities are able to preserve traditions while also building understanding across generations and backgrounds.
The Redlands Japanese Cultural Center reflects that mission. From taiko drumming and martial arts to fine arts and educational programming, the center offers opportunities for people of all ages to engage with Japanese culture in meaningful ways.
At the same time, Sabro emphasized that the space is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to the entire community. It is not only a place to celebrate heritage, but also a place to connect, learn, and grow together.
His message resonated deeply with Rotary members, highlighting the importance of preserving culture while fostering a sense of belonging for all.
At Redlands Noon Rotary, we are grateful for speakers like Sabro who remind us that service can take many forms. Creating spaces for connection, understanding, and shared experience is a powerful way to strengthen a community.