Loochoo Nu Kwa: Children of Loochoo
Workshop on Okinawa’s music and dance as connected to its history and culture
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When: Saturday, August 25
Registration: 4:30 p.m.
Workshop: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Jikoen Hongwanji Hall, 1731 N. School Street, Honolulu
Presented by Ukwanshin Kabudan, sponsored in part by Young Okinawans of Hawai`i
This workshop will help you to understand the importance of music and dance in the history and culture of Okinawa. You will also hear the urgency to preserve and perpetuate the Ryukyuan traditional legacy as presented by Norman Kaneshiro, Eric Wada, and the Ukwanshin Kabudan members who have just returned from an emotional visit to Okinawa. If you have ever wondered about what it is to be Okinawan, or how you can strengthen your identity, this presentation will help you to understand.
Hey Donna!
i was begining to think everyone was gone!?!?!
Glad to see you’re still around!
Hey, Iamalmost finished with that documentary about the battle of okinawa from okinawan civillians perspective (i mentioned it to you and richie when i first started a few years if you don’t remember).
I definately want to get a copy yoyou guys and hope to hear what youthink.
http://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/storyid-24862-storytopic-1.html
Best,
Rodney
sorry about last post’s spacing. my space bar is broken….
Wonderful!