All things Okinawan
Myron Akana, i-O photographer, returned from his Spring trip to Okinawa. He captures the sakura (cherry blossoms) in full bloom and a serendipitous Juri Uma performance with a talented eye and trained lens. See all of the photos from his wonderful trip to Okinawa at internet-Okinawa’s Flickr photostream. Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know which ones are your favorites!
Fans of the Churasan television drama will recognize this immediately. Goyaman (and the off-shoots like this one) was popularized by the series and can be found in Okinawa, but are difficult to find anywhere else — until now. You can find Goyaman keychains in the classic style, eisa, hanagasa, and baby characters at Utage Restaurant in City Square (1286 Kalani Street, Honolulu Hawaii, ph. 808-843-8109). Supplies are limited, so be sure to pick up yours and get your fix of great Okinawan food at the same time!
My favorites: Nabera Chanpuru with tuna, Rafute (shoyu pork)
i-O photographer, Myron Akana, captured some scenes from this year’s 25th Okinawan Festival held in Waikiki, Hawaii. To see his stunning photos of Hanayakara and Ryusei Daiko, visit the internet-okinawa Flickr photo gallery and be sure to leave us a comment to say “haisai!”
I’ve also created a video entry of the highlights that I captured at the festival. Click the play button to watch. Enjoy!
Our i-O Photographer Myron Akana is back from Okinawa with a ton of photographs to share from his recent visit. He attended the Eisa Festival and has many wonderful pictures posted on the Internet-Okinawa.com Flickr page. So, please visit the gallery and leave your comments for us! Enjoy!
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.
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