The theme for this year’s Loochoo Identity Summit is “MĪRANTIN: Knowing what our Eyes don’t see.” Quite intriguing, isn’t it? Please come and join us to learn more. Online registration is now open! We are also accepting requests for limited student registration/travel assistance. Please visit loochooidentity.org for more information.
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Just a Reminder: Shimakutuba – Uchinaaguchi Study Session – February 10
Please join us for our Shimakutuba – Uchinaaguchi study session on Monday, February 10 at 7pm. (Hawai`i time). Zoom in at https://bit.ly/2XkyQHQshimakutuba Your active participation is warmly welcomed. Don’t be shy!
SAVE A SEAT AT THE SUMMIT! Register NOW for the 2025 Loochoo Identity Summit (LIS)!
Ukwanshin Kabudan is pleased to announce that the upcoming 11th annual LoochooIdentity Summit will be held on March 21, 22, and 23 returning to Windward Community College in vibrant Kaneohe. We are especially delighted to offer financial assistance for qualified students to attend this year’s Summit. Thanks to our many generous supporters who feel the importance for succeeding […]
LOOCHOO STUDIES: Okinawa Celebrations; Connecting to Place – February 9, 2025
Loochoo Studies is an outreach program presently monthly by Ukwanshin Kabudan, an independent non-profit organization based in Honolulu, Hawai`i under the leadership of Eric Wada, Norman Kaneshiro and Keith Nakaganeku. Loochoo Studies is held in-person at University of Hawai`i at Hilo, Ka Haka `Ula o Ke`elikōlani, Hale `Ōlelo. Can’t get to Hilo? The link for the online audience is shown below. Suggestion: Your viewing […]
Dances & Music of Uchina
SAVE THE DATE! COMING SOON – LOOCHOO IDENTITY SUMMIT, SŌGWACHI UYUYĒ and MORE!
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Shimakutuba-Uchinaaguchi Study Session – September 9, 2024
Please join us for our Shimakutuba – Uchinaaguchi study session on Monday, September 9 at 7pm (Hawai`i time). Zoom in at https://bit.ly/2XkyQHQshimakutuba Your active participation is warmly welcomed. Don’t be shy!
Kumi Wudui: Identity through Musical Drama – Loochoo Studies, September 8, 2024
Ukwanshin Kabudan generously offers another learning opportunity to expand your understanding and appreciation of Okinawan culture through their monthly Loochoo Studies program. Please join Eric Wada and Norman Kaneshiro at Ka Haka `Ula Ke`elikōlani, Hale `Ōlelo on the campus of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo. Can’t get to Hilo? Here’s the link for the online audience: https://riverside.fm/studio/ukwanshin-kabudan-kumi-wudui Suggestion: Your viewing experience may be […]
Press Release: “Jūguya; Dances of the Harvest Moon”
What: “Jūguya; Dances of the Harvest Moon”, Rare performancecelebrating 305 years of Kumi Udui and classical Ryūkyū music and dancesWhen: Sunday, September 22, 3pmWhere: PALIKŪ THEATER, University of Hawaiʻi, Windward Community College Jūguya; Dances of the Harvest Moon, celebrates the lunar August full moon, which marks the transition to the Autumn season, as well as […]
A Diasporic Dialogue – Article and video – A ‘Must See!’
Gusuuyoo, chuu wuganabira, Some wonderful news, folks. Ukwanshin Kabudan was the special feature in Halekulani Living, the in-house magazine for Halekulani Hawaii and Halekulani Okinawa hotels. Interestingly, this publication is called their “official storytelling source’ which is akin to much of how Ukwanshin imparts knowledge through their performing arts and cultural education. This feature includes an excellent article by Tina […]