We have just returned form a very hectic but successful and once again humbling journey back to our Ê»nmarijima” of our ancestors. We travelled along with members of the Young Okinawans of HawaiÊ»i, family that now lives in Boston, and members from Hilo, HawaiÊ»i. We were also joined by other HawaiÊ»i participants who wanted to […]
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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 participants from as far away as Okinawa and New Mexico attended this event, hosted by the Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai, and Maui Ryukyu Culture Group, […]
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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 of all islands from Amami to Yonaguni.  The kanji characters going down reads “LooChoo nu Kwa” (child/descendant of Ryukyu).  In the highlighted area we have […]
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O-RI TO-RIï¼Our third day in Okinawa had us flying out to the Yaeyama Islands of Ishigaki and Taketomi. Â These beautiful southern islands of the Ryukyu chain holds some of the worlds most beautiful beaches and traditional images. Â They love their culture and it shows in the surrounding and its people. We landed at the new […]
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. Â We begin here to represent our ancestors and ask permission to begin our visit to the birthplace of our ancestors. Â Our next stop was Kwannundo which is an historic […]
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 is led by a single tour guide, we kept it small (12) and welcome participants from not only Honolulu, but from Moku o Keawe and […]
Ukwanshin Concert in Okinawa “I Am 島ん人â€ã€€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. Â The Higa sisters of Yomitan have been bringing Okinawan folk music to audiences for decades. Â They began as children, with the encouragement of their father, and travelled around Okinawa to help ease the struggles […]
KATSUMI SHINSATO SENSEI EMBODIES AND LIVES THE OKINAWAN VALUES OF “MAGUKURU”.
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