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 […]
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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 […]
OGSH DNA Workshop
Request from Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii (OGSH)Please share the attached information on the DNA workshop sponsored by OGSH and HUOA scheduled for Tuesday, September 26th at 7 pm at HOC. This is research done by Raplee Nobori to discover his Okinawan mother and Japanese father’s ancestry. Below is the flyer and registration form for the “Tracing […]
September 2023 Calendar of Events
Please Note:
Aid for Maui
Gusūyō, chū wuganabira.Our hearts are heavy as details surrounding the situation on Maui continue to emerge. This tragedy hits us hard, as Maui is one of the islands that Ukwanshin Kabudan has a strong connection to through their Okinawan cultural associations’ various activities. In case you are wanting to donate and unsure where to turn, here is a short […]
FRONTLINE OKINAWA – an Ukwanshin Kabudan Special Presentation
FRONTLINE OKINAWA – an Ukwanshin Kabudan Special PresentationTuesday, July 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm (Hawaii time) We will have the privilege of visiting with Keiko Yonaha when she disembarks on our shores during an around-the-world voyage on the Peace Boat. Please join us in-person at Jikoen Hongwanji or Zoom online [https://bit.ly/3oxTPVT] for a stimulating conversation with Keiko Yonaha.
Calendar of Events: July 2023
Gusuuyoo , Chuu wuganabira! July will be a very active month as you can see by the many events and activities listed below. Saturday, July 1 @ 3 pm IREI NO HI – an Umanchu Suruti Special https://bit.ly/3oxTPVT Monday, July 3 The July 1 Special replaces the regularly scheduled Umanchu Suruti session Tuesday, July 4 Regularly scheduled […]
Wednesday Sanshin classes: time changes
Please note the time changes for Wednesday classes as shown below: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30pm Intermediate Fa-uta (bon dance songs) 7:45-8:15pm Beginners’ Foundations class 2nd Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30pm Jiutee (advanced) 4th Wednesdays: Please note we start at 6pm only on 4th Wednesdays. And these are all hybrid classes. 6:00-7:00pm Ufubushi (classical w/ Keith-shinshii) 7:15-8:30pm Jiutee (advanced)
A Very Special Umanchu Suruti: ‘IREI NO HI’
A Very Special Umanchu Suruti: ‘IREI NO HI’ Saturday, July 1, 2023 – 3pm (Hawai`i time) Please find time to join us for a special presentation of Umanchu Suruti featuring our earnest and sincere young students. It will be these youth who will be our next generation of leaders. Let’s listen to hear what they have to […]