We have just returned form a very hectic but successful and once again humbling journey back to our ʻnmarijima” of our ancestors. We travelled along with members of the Young […]
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2nd LooChoo Identity Conference “Fichi Ukiin” Our Responsibility , Our Kuleana
Photos of the conference by photographer Myron Akana. Pi Nifweedebiru! https://www.flickr.com/photos/internet-okinawa/sets/72157663948715644
FIRST LOOCHOO IDENTITY CONFERENCE “LIKE A FAMILY REUNION”
The first LooChoo Identity Conference (LCIC), was held on Moku O Kahekili/Maui, from March 20-22. Over 100 Delegatesand volunteers from O`ahu, Maui, and Moku o Keawe/Hawai`i Island, as well as […]
“LooChoo Identity” Sports Bag Available “琉球アイデンティティ”スポーツバクパク
Gusuuyo Chuuganabira! Ukwanshin now has available our “Identity” ” sports bags. :LooChoo: is the Okinawan pronunciation for Ryukyu, which is the name of our kingdom and inclusive […]
OFF TO YAEYAMA 八重山んかい行ちゅん
O-RI TO-RI！Our third day in Okinawa had us flying out to the Yaeyama Islands of Ishigaki and Taketomi. These beautiful southern islands of the Ryukyu chain holds some of the […]
Our Tour Begins With Shuri and Representing Our Ancestors at Tamaudun
We started our first day with our traditional visit to Shuri and by first paying our respects at Tamaudun Royal Tombs. We begin here to represent our ancestors and ask […]
Uchinaa Haru Gakumun nu Tabi
Although we have been doing our November Okinawa Gakumun Tours for the past 6 years, this is the first time we are adding on a spring tour. Since this one […]
Ukwanshin Concert in Okinawa “I Am 島ん人” 11/7/2013 Thursday
DEIGO MUSUME “YUNTANZAA NU HANA” CONCERT NOVEMBER 30TH
Ukwanshin Kabudan is pleased to announce the upcoming concert “Yuntanzaa nu Hana” (Flowers of Yomitan), featuring Okinawa guest artists Deigo Musume. The Higa sisters of Yomitan have been bringing Okinawan […]
KATSUMI SHINSATO SENSEI EMBODIES AND LIVES THE OKINAWAN VALUES OF “MAGUKURU”.
新里かつみ先生（９１才）や真心持ち、歌三線世界ぬ宝。来月二十六日に新里三線会の皆さんが先生に“真心”リサイタル、ハワイコンベンションセンターで。 Living in a humble home in Kalihi, Shinsato sensei is like a father and grandfather to all his students. He started utasanshin at age 20, while struggling to make […]