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!
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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 […]
Loochoo (Okinawa) Studies at UH Hilo- rescheduled to May 19
The Loochoo Studies sessions usually held on the 2nd Sunday of each month has been rescheduled to May 19 in observance of Mother’s Day. Enjoy the day!
‘UTA-SANSHIN & UDUI” – a free performance on Jan. 25, 11am @ UH West Community College
This is an in-person event at UH West Oʻahu’s Library (B-Building). Directions to campus can be found below; parking is free. Please take the following purple route – annotated as if you were walking from the parking lot – to access our facility. This is a link to the non-annotated map. Note: we are the building with the beacon designed by Carol Bennett. The workshop […]
Reservations now Open! SOUGWACHI UYUYĒ – A New Year Celebration
Please register to reserve a seat and select your bento choice. You can place your order with the online registration or mail in the attached reservation form. Seating is limited so reserve your seats now! To register online, click on this link: 2024 New Year celebration.Or Complete and mail the attached reservation form with your […]
Sougwachi (New Year) Preparation Feng Shui Workshop
DECEMBER 2023 – JANUARY 2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Happy Holidays! Anyone is welcome to attend these cultural classes. Please complete our Contact Form to enroll in any of these classes. DECEMBER 2023 – JANUARY 2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 10 LOOCHOO STUDIES (Okinawa) Studies @ UH Hilo, 10am-4pm January 8 SHIMAKUTUBA – Uchinaaguchi Study Session […]