SAVE THE DATE!!! SUNDAY, September 21, 2025 JIKOEN HONGWANJI Doors open at 2pm, Performance begins at 3pm Parking will be available at Kapālama Elementary School Enjoy a special performance in Hawaiʻi from the new Yaeyama musical group, Ayapani Kabudan. They will present “Ayapani no Hashi,” with special music and dances from Kurushima as part of […]
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Loochoo Studies: Asian Settler Colonialism in Hawai`i – March 9, 2025
Get ready for another stimulating Loochoo Studies session. Sunday’s presentation will be led by Norman Kaneshiro, co-director of Ukwanshin Kabudan, live and in-person at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo. Can’t get to Hilo? Click on the link below to join the virtual audience. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88091543775
2025 Loochoo Identity Summit: MĪRANTIN: Knowing What our Eyes Don’t See
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.
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 […]
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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 […]