The theme for this year’s Loochoo Identity Summit is “MĪRANTIN: Knowing what our Eyes don’t see.” Quite intriguing, isn’t it? Please come and join us to learn more. Online registration is now open! We are also accepting requests for limited student registration/travel assistance. Please visit loochooidentity.org for more information.
Category: Announcements
Just a Reminder: Shimakutuba – Uchinaaguchi Study Session – February 10
Please join us for our Shimakutuba – Uchinaaguchi study session on Monday, February 10 at 7pm. (Hawai`i time). Zoom in at https://bit.ly/2XkyQHQshimakutuba Your active participation is warmly welcomed. Don’t be shy!
SAVE A SEAT AT THE SUMMIT! Register NOW for the 2025 Loochoo Identity Summit (LIS)!
Ukwanshin Kabudan is pleased to announce that the upcoming 11th annual LoochooIdentity Summit will be held on March 21, 22, and 23 returning to Windward Community College in vibrant Kaneohe. We are especially delighted to offer financial assistance for qualified students to attend this year’s Summit. Thanks to our many generous supporters who feel the importance for succeeding […]
LOOCHOO STUDIES: Okinawa Celebrations; Connecting to Place – February 9, 2025
Loochoo Studies is an outreach program presently monthly by Ukwanshin Kabudan, an independent non-profit organization based in Honolulu, Hawai`i under the leadership of Eric Wada, Norman Kaneshiro and Keith Nakaganeku. Loochoo Studies is held in-person at University of Hawai`i at Hilo, Ka Haka `Ula o Ke`elikōlani, Hale `Ōlelo. Can’t get to Hilo? The link for the online audience is shown below. Suggestion: Your viewing […]
Dances & Music of Uchina
SAVE THE DATE! COMING SOON – LOOCHOO IDENTITY SUMMIT, SŌGWACHI UYUYĒ and MORE!
https://ukwanshin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025Upcoming.pdf
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 […]
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!
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 […]