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 […]
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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 […]
Loochoo Studies Cultural Workshop
October-November Calendar of Events
Oct. 24 – Nov. 5 –GAKUMUN (study tour) to OkinawaIntimate visit to Uchinaa conducted by Ukwanshin Kabudan directors Eric Wada and Norman Kaneshiro[2023 and 2024 tours are sold out] Friday, Nov. 10 –NUFANI, Okinawan dance workshop3:00 – 5:00 pmWindward Community College, Hale Pālanakila free, open to the public, no registration necessaryInstructor: Eric Wada Monday, Nov. 13 –SHIMAKUTUBA – Uchinaaguchi Study Session [https://bit.ly/2XkyQHQshimakutuba]Instructor: Brandon Ufugusuku Ing […]
NUFANI – A free workshop on Okinawan dance
2023 Juuguya – Autumn Moon Festival – Reserve your tickets now!
There are 2 ways to submit your reservation. Please select the one that is most convenient for you: 1. online at (click on this link) 2023 Juuguya reservation 2. download, complete and mail the attached registration form to Ukwanshin Kabudan, PO Box 892725, Mililani, HI 96789. Every attendee must purchase a ticket for admission entry and buffet dinner. Confirmation of […]