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www.huoa.org September/October 2008 Issue #116 Circulation 11,477 2008 OKINAWAN FESTIVAL – MAHALO TO ALL! By Ford Chinen, President-elect and Festival Chair T he 2008 Okinawan Festival was great! Do you know why? It’s the little things, like a 7-year-old boy who was able to share a plate of yakisoba with his grandfather; it’s the Australian tourists who were encouraged to, and then joined in their first Bon Dance; it’s the family who sat in the audience in respect for their grandmother who recently passed away and always came to the festival to enjoy the entertainment. These are the things that make this a great festival and why we do this year after year. As the Festival Chair, there are many thanks that are owed by me and by all of us as a community. Thanks to leadership of the HUOA, “These are the things that make this a great festival... year after year.” President, Jon Itomura for overall guidance and support; Vice Presidents Paul Komeiji, Howard (Jr.) Eguchi and Norman Nakasone, who were all over the place managing Security/Transportation, Food, Programs respectively; our Executive Director, Jane Serikaku and the HUOA staff, without whose continued support we would not be able to do what we do; to the general festival committee chairs and the food committee chairs/booth leaders, all too numerous to name in this short article; to the individual volunteers (approximately 2,000 in all); and finally to those who support the Festival simply by your attendance. Ippee Nifee Deebiru…. Mahalo Nui Loa….. Thank you very much. Permit No. 659 Honolulu, HI U.S. Postage Paid Inside This Issue Hawaii United Okinawa Association 94-587 Ukee Street Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 Nonprofit Org. All photos credited to Reid Shimabukuro. 2008 Okinawan Festival Mahalo •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 1 President’s Message ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 2 Festival Photo Contest Winners ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 3 Okinawan Restaurants •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 4 Uchinanchu Spotlight/Preserving Our Legacy •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 5 Okinawa Day at KCC/Autumn Okinawa Dance Matsuri •••••••••••••••• Page 6 Kimutaka no Amawari/100th Anniversary Brazil/Argentina ••••••••••• Page 7 Ikuyu Madin: Capital Campaign •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pages 8 & 9 Ikuyu Madin: Golf Tournament •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 10 8•8•08: A Special Time to Donate/Konkuuru Awardees ••••••••••••••••• Pages 11 & 13 Club News/Uchinaaguchi ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 14 HUOA Sports Corner/Junior Study Tour •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 15 HUOA Schedule of Events/HOT Schedule ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 16 2 Uchinanchu September/October 2008 President’s Message UCHINANCHU I ee Nifee Deebiru... Mahalo! By Jon Itomura Hai Sai! Shinai Gukuru – “Hearts in Harmony” Okinawan Festival Reflection I s the Okinawa Festival a reflection of the Uchinanchu community here in Hawaii? Reflection, meaning an introspective inquiry into our awareness, consciousness and philosophies related to our idea of perpetuating and preserving the Okinawa culture here in Hawaii. The 26th Okinawan Festival was indeed yet another example of the fellowship and dedication that exists within and throughout our community of HUOA members, family and friends. Every year that I have been involved with the Okinawan Festival, I marvel at how the complexities of planning and organizing such an elaborate event seem to just flow and ebb together so smoothly like the tide rising and falling at its own rhythm. So many hours of discussion and laborious effort. So many hours of personal sacrifice. So much for nothing in return, typically the defi nition of a “volunteer” but for the Okinawan Festival, perhaps something more significant. Recently, I read a copy of Toshimitsu Matayoshi’s thesis for his Master of Arts in American Studies degree from the University of Hawaii. The title for his thesis paper was “Festival, Community, Continuity: The History of Okinawa Festivals In Hawai’i.” In his paper he observes how the Okinawa Festival has evolved through the philosophies of its organizers based upon their status as “nisei” or “sansei.” He states that the nisei connection with Okinawa was “functional” in that they felt the responsibility to recognize the “traditional” aspects of being Okinawan as offered by the issei but were also tasked to create a new identity to reflect their own evolving ethnic identity and give the Okinawan organization a new role in the local ethnically diverse community to ensure continuity. The sansei were “emotional” and they sought to reinvent their identity based on their own experiences and direct relationships in Okinawa. While reading his thesis, I recalled the question that I always ask myself - whether it is more effective for future generations to “perpetuate the culture in order to preserve its traditions” or to “perpetuate the culture by steadfastly preserving its traditions”? The answer to that somewhat subtle distinction still eludes me. In practice, the difference between the two is anything but subtle. I do agree, however, with Matayoshi-san’s observation that the sansei, such as myself, are seeking to establish their cultural identity based upon their own diverse experiences and exposure to Okinawan culture. He concluded with the thought that the Okinawan Festival provides yonsei, gosei, and rokusei generations with the opportunity to use the festival’s annual vast appeal to provide a foundation for the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Matayoshi-san came to Hawaii seeking a Masters degree in American Studies and returned to Okinawa as a new student of Okinawan dance under Eric Wada. I do not doubt that he returned to Okinawa with a renewed sense of cultural appreciation gained from observing our successes and failures to perpetuate and preserve traditions and culture brought to Hawaii over 100 years ago. He is currently a journalist with the Okinawa Times newspaper. In a few days I will have the opportunity to introduce a majority of the members of the 2008 HUOA Study Tour to their first experiences of Okinawa including the Naha Matsuri, which served as the inspiration for the HUOA Okinawan Festival. Through their experience on this trip, maybe they will be able to determine whether it is more effective for future generations to “perpetuate the culture in order to preserve its traditions” or to “perpetuate the culture by steadfastly preserving its traditions.” Maybe, because of their experiences during their first glimpse of Okinawa new and old, they will toss the pebble that will ripple through the reflection of the Okinawan Festival in the years to come. Shinai Gukuru–Hearts In Harmony SAVE THIS DATE Hawaii United Okinawa Association 59th Installation Banquet and Uchinanchu of the Year Recognition Saturday, January 17, 2009 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hawaii Okinawa Center Cost: $30 Tickets will be distributed to club presidents at the November 18 Board of Directors’ meeting. Uchinanchu is our voice — the voice of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, its members, and the “home” we all built together, the Hawaii Okinawa Center. By sharing information and experiences, Uchinanchu keeps us connected as a family, dedicated to preserving, sharing and perpetuating our Okinawan cultural heritage. Every dollar donated — along with the valuable income from advertising - helps offset the cost of publishing Uchinanchu. HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors. Mahalo for keeping Uchinanchu alive and thriving. Uchinanchu Donors July 19 – September 26, 2008 Susumu Agena Thomas Arakaki Vivian M. Arakawa Takeo Azama Yoshio & Doris Chinen Diane & Arthur Fong The Senczakowicz & Gibo Family Samie Goya Betsy S. Han Raymond & Gwen I. Harada Raymond Higa Shizuko Higa Matsue S. Higa Grace M. Higa Nanette Hiraoka Anonymous Maizy O. Howell Kimie Isa Kimiko Ishiki James Itamura June Kakazu George K. Kamimura Masashi & Margaret Kamiya Roy Kaneshiro Robert Kataoka Richard & Hatsue Kina Kunie Kiyabu Seizen & Helen Maeshiro Rick Medina Diana Mijo June Doolin George & Norma Nakasone Richard Nakasone Michael Nohara Mr & Mrs. Bob Okuda Yukie Oshiro Mitsuru Owara Jane F. Serikaku Edith E. Shimabuku Dennis Shinsato Seiko & Doris Shiroma Mr. & Mrs. Joe R. Shiroma Walter & Yoshie Taira Barbara M. Takata Seihan Tamashiro Kimiko Tengan Harue Uechi Mark & Ethel Uehara Milton & Ethel Uehara Yuki Uyehara James T. Uyehara Aaron Uyema Walter Wauke Shigeru Yamauchi Linda Yara Kiyoshi Yoshimura Please Kokua Production costs for Uchinanchu have escalated due to increases in circulation, labeling expenses and postage. Your contribution to help defray some of the expenses is greatly appreciated. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss First Name Last Name Address Enclosed is my donation of $ Home Tel: Please include this form with your donation and send to: HUOA Newsletter Fund, 94-587 Ukee Street, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 This is Your Newsletter Please send us your club news items, member spotlights, and photos. Email us at [email protected] Mahalo! UCHINANCHU Uchinanchu is the newsletter of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Although subject to change, issues will be published bi-monthly. Volunteer writers are welcome. Send your name, address and telephone number to Uchinanchu Newsletter, Hawaii United Okinawa Association, 94-587 Ukee St., Waipahu, Hawaii 96797. Email articles to [email protected]. Uchinanchu reserves the right to edit all material for clarity and accuracy. HUOA President• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Jon Itomura Jane F. Serikaku• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Executive Director Editorial/Production Services • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MBFT Media ADVERTISING INFORMATION Uchinanchu reaches over 11,000 households. For advertising rates and more information, contact us at: Tel: (808) 676-5400 – Email: [email protected] – www.huoa.org 26TH OKINAWAN FESTIVAL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Thank you to all who submitted photos to the Okinawan Festival Photo Contest. We had over 140 entrants this year. The photos capture much of the essence, spirit and fun of the Okinawan Festival. With some pictures, you could almost smell the food in the picture or hear the music in the background. With all the special moments captured for the photo contests, the committee had a difficult time selecting the winners. However, after much deliberation they came to decision on the winning pictures. Congratulations to our talented winners! We will archive the pictures to help us document the 26th Okinawan Festival. To fully appreciate the photos, check out the full color pictures online at www.huoa.org or www.okinawanfestival.com. GRAND PRIZE - $100 Title: Matsuri Daiko 2 Photo by: Warren Au Description: Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii performer CULTURE & ARTS FIRST PLACE - $40 Title: Alone with sanshin Photo by: Taro Nobusawa Description: Amid the bustle of the festival, this man finds some alone time with his sanshin CULTURE & ARTS SECOND PLACE - $10 Title: Taiko Pose Photo by: Derek Young Description: A young member of Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko demonstrates some martial art components of the RMD Style. FOOD FIRST PLACE - $40 Title: Shave ice Photo by: Katsue Sakihara Description: My Boys eating shave ice FOOD SECOND PLACE - $10 Title: Oooo That Smell Photo by: Brenda Nagle Description: This gentleman was kind enough to raise the lid and allow all of the smelly steam of the hot pig’s feet soup roll out in front of him when I asked. Thank you kind sir! OHANA SECOND PLACE - $10 Title: Sharing the Obon OHANA FIRST PLACE - $40 Title: Ohana Delight Photo by: Brenda Nagle Description: This family was enjoying their time together. Enjoying and savoring the taste of Okinawan Culture and the love of their ohana. Photo by: Sunshine Fye Choe Description: A Japanese woman shows a young boy how to dance at the Bon Dance September/October 2008 Uchinanchu 3 4 Uchinanchu September/October 2008 Can You Identify These Okinawan Restaurants? T he Hawaii Okinawan Restaurant Project (HORP) committee is working to assemble a list of all Okinawan restaurants, past and present, on a statewide basis. The project originated in 2002, documenting 74 restaurants owned by individuals from Oroku Village. To date, over 200 restaurants (not including 74 Oroku restaurants) have been identified. The list below names restaurants associated with 23 HUOA member clubs, along with 100 other restaurants without any club affiliation identified. Because this information is still incomplete, we are asking for kokua from HUOA members to fill the holes in our database. For the restaurants listed below, the HORP committee is seeking information regarding the restaurant’s location, name of owner(s), owner’s club affiliation, opening/closing dates, or if it is still active today. Also, knowing that the list is not complete, we ask for any additional restaurants that can be added to our list below. Should you have any information, please kokua by sending your information to one of the following persons: Laverne Higa, [email protected], Gene Kaneshiro, [email protected], or Howard Takara [email protected]. Or, you may call Howard Takara 988-3201 (home phone), Gene Kaneshiro 225-8485 (cell phone), or Brian Niiya, 945-7633, ext. 32 (JCCH staff). Awase/Misato River Side Cafe Aza Gushikawa Ala Moana Poi Bowl Blue Ocean Inn Café Skylark Market Cafe New Kukui Cafe Waikiki Diner Z’s Coffee House Chatan Mamo Chop Suey Shima’s Cafe The Ground Floor Gaza Yonagusuku Elizabeth Sandwich Shop Ginowan Manoa Grill Palace Inn Shinsato Saimin Shiroma Saimin Sue’s Place Tawata Saimin Stand Ginoza Sonjin Kai Highway Inn Night Owl Gushichan Aiea Saimin Shiten Eddy’s Drive-In Kamakee Coffee Shop New Kukui Cafe Violet’s Coffee Shop Haneji Garden Island Grill King’s Bakery & Coffee Shop Kuhio Grill Liliha Cafe Lilly Cafe Myogaya Hui Okinawa Kau Kau Kitchen Kin/Kunigami Liberty Cafe New Uptown Fountain Kochinda McKinley Grill Mawashi (Naha) Evergreen Cafe Hale Nanea Cafe Kewalo Inn Sun Rise Cafe Times Grill Nago Arthur’s Café Flamingo Central Cafe Flamingo Chuckwagon Flamingo Downtown and Coffee Shop Flamingo Kapiolani Flamingo Pearl City Flamingo Royal Lanai Flamingo Waipahu Flamingo Windward Zippy’s (Multi-branch) Nakagusuku Donald Duck Drive Inn George’s Cafe Hilo Grill KC Drive Inn KC Coffee Shop KC Manoa Family Restaurant KC Snack Shop Star Chop Sui Wisteria Wisteria II Nishihara College Walk Inn Elsie’s Palace Green Lite Inn Miller Cafe Union Cafe Uptown Fountain Victory Grill Okinawa City-Goeku Son Club Serina Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant Ishikawa Aiea Grill Aloha Hotdog Stand Jane’s Fountain Kewalo Restaurant Mollie’s Cafe Violet’s Grill Itoman Aloha Saimin Stand BWS Cafeteria Café Mahimahi Pier 8 Lunch Room Kanegusuku Pawaa Grill Rainbow Fountain Katsuren Asahi Grill Kapiolani Coffee Shop Osato Son Cafe 100 Tom’s Grill Tomigusuku Dains Inn Denver Grill Skippy’s Inn Yonagusuku/Kochinda H & R Cafeteria H & R Lunch Wagon Kaukau Center S & T Lunch Wagon Restaurants Without Club Affiliation Ala Hawaii Kitchen Aloha Grill Bea’s Drive In Café Bon Bon Central YMCA Cafeteria Chinese Restaurant Club Yoshiko Clyde’s Cafe Crow’s Nest Dennis’ Place Eagle Cafe Ethel’s Grill, Bento & catering Evelyn’s Lunch Service Foodland Beretania Restaurant Ginza Cafe; WWII name changed to Hilo Grill Green Garden Restaurant Gushi’s Lunch Wagon Hall Saimin Hanagasa Hatsune-ya (formerly Restaurant Kariyushi) Havana Bar Helen’s Coffee Shop Hide-Chan Honolulu Cafe Ige’s Lunch & Catering Ige’s Restaurant Islander Coffee House Jack’s Burger Jimmy’s Drive Inn Kamehameha Grill Kapiolani Grill KC Coffee Shop Kenny’s Kenny’s Concsssion, Wailua Golf Course Kuhio Cafe Larry’s Restaurant Like Like Drive Inn Restaurant Liliha Cafe Makaha Drive Inn Makalena Golf Course Mamo Cafe Manoa Grill Maru Bar and Grill Masa’s Cafeteria May Flower Restaurant May’s Fountain & May’s Lunch Shop Mollie’s Cafe Mr. Ojisan Naalehu Coffee Shop Naomi’s New Aala Cafe New Eagle Cafe New Emma Cafe New Hanagasa Restaurant & Bar New Violet’s Grill Nori’s Saimin Stand Nuuanu Okazuya Nuuanu YMCA Off The Wall Olomana Inn Olympia Cafe Ono Hawaiian Foods Palama Inn Palama Saimin Pawaa Cafe People’s Cafe Purple Inn Rainbow Drive-In Restaurant Kuni Saint Louis Drive Inn Sampan Inn Sei’s Restaurant Service Cafe Sunrise Restaurant Sushi & Saimin Shop Sushi Tei Sweet Cafe The Buccaneer Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge The Jolly Roger The Jolly Roger Drive-Inn the Rigger Tokiwa Tokyo-an and Beer Hall; WWII name changed to Service Cafe Uptown Cafe Utage Restaurant & Lounge (Serves Okinawan Food) Victoria Inn Wailua Marina Restaurant (concession) Wikiwiki Coffee House September/October 2008 Uchinanchu 5 UCHINANCHU SPOTLIGHT Spotlight: Hideo Kaneshiro T he first immigrants from Okinawa arrived in Hawaii on January 8, 1900. What compelled these pioneers to become contract laborers in Hawaii’s sugar industry? A fire burned in the hearts of visionary leaders of the time such as Noboru Jahana of Kochinda and Kyuzo Toyama of Kin who truly believed that sending Okinawans abroad to Hawaii was an opportunity to save the impoverished people of Okinawa of that era. It was a time in Okinawa when children of destitute families were sold to wealthier families as maids and topshell divers. Life was understandably harsh and cruel. Hideo Kaneshiro of Itoman Shijin Kai is a kibei-nisei who survived his plight as a child growing up in Okinawa during the 1920s and ’30s. Due to his family’s circumstances, Hideo and his elder brother – both born in Hawaii – were taken to Okinawa by their mother in 1923, when Hideo was only 2 years old. Both brothers attended Itoman Elementary School. However, when they were old enough, Hideo’s brother was sent to work at a relative’s hospital. As a young boy, Hideo was sent to Kuroshima of Yaeyama to join other boys as topshell divers. These were the days before air tanks and protection from predators of the sea. Although Hideo’s time as a topshell diver was short, luck and an iron will to live were virtually the only shields of protection that ensured one’s survival from the valleys of hell as it was called. Hideo is a survivor. By the time Hideo returned to the main island, his father feared that war would soon start in Okinawa and traveled to Okinawa to escort his sons back to Hawaii. Hideo worked at a variety of jobs, including dishwashing, pantry cook, construction, etc. During his defense work in construction, Hideo responded candidly in an interview conducted by the U.S. military. Unfortunately, this led to his internment on Sand Island, in Utah and Tule Lake. While in the camp in Tule Lake, Hideo learned to paint from Hiroshi Honda and it became Hideo’s lifelong hobby. Throughout his incarceration, Hideo was well-known for his optimistic and exuberant personality. Hideo is a survivor. Impervious of his circumstances, he made the best of his situation. Attesting to this are the countless numbers of friends who entered their thoughts of their cheerful, optimistic comrade in a sign book that Hideo keeps as a precious treasure that is near and dear to his heart. Also, underscoring Hideo’s optimism are the design and beautiful, bright colors that are characteristic of his paintings. Hideo also learned to play the guitar and displayed his talent for music in the camps. This carried over later to his enjoyment of Okinawan shima uta and utasanshin. Hideo loves the kachaashi and he will be the first to spring to his feet and begin waving his arms to the rhythm of the Okinawan songs. You can be sure that his enthusiasm and energy draws others to join him in the impromptu dances. From his relative, Papa Kaneshiro, the master of bonsai, Hideo also learned to cultivate the priceless miniature trees. Hideo finally returned to Hawaii from the mainland internment camps in 1947. Upon completing his GED, he worked as a cook for Pan-American Airlines that had just increased their fl ights to Australia to accommodate the International Olympics being held there. Hideo and his wife Fusako are generous supporters of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Hideo continues to donate his beautiful paintings, which are reduced and transformed into note cards and letter-size prints. The sale of these Hideo originals benefits the HUOA. Additionally, their contributions and support to their Itoman Shijin Kai and the HUOA’s Ikuyu Madin campaign are multi-fold. We applaud Hideo Kaneshiro’s undaunting spirit of survival. We are humbled by his example of living with a positive attitude and applying the principle of yuimaaruu in all that he does. Ippee Nifee Deebiru to Hideo Kaneshiro! Preserving Our Legacy 2008 Annual Drive DONATIONS Mahalo to the following individuals and organizations who have generously contributed towards the Hawaii United Okinawa Association and its center. The following donations were received between July 16, 2008, to September 15, 2008. HUOA DONATIONS: GOLD ($500 AND ABOVE) Willard Matsumoto HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors. SILVER ($250 AND ABOVE) AON Foundation Matching Gifts Program July 20-September 26, 2008 Shizuko Akamine In Memory of Eric Akamine Ritsuo & Kuniko Ashitomi Arlene Brennan In Memory of Toshiko Higa Ginowan Club In Memory of Hatsumi Higa Haebaru Club In Memory of Evelyn Oshiro Hui O Laulima In Memory of June Arakawa Yoroku Ito Ron Kaneshiro Richard T.Maruyama Mike Nakamura Ace Appliance Service Marleen Nishimiya Marian K. Ohta Herb Okemura Lynn Owan In Memory of Harumi Shibata Keith Schultz Jane F. Serikaku Masatoshi Shimabukuro Ray Tengan Alan Totoki Clarence Uehara Ukwanshin Club (Eric Wada) Warren Yamamoto Roy Yamashiroya Raymond & Myrtle Zukeran CONTRIBUTOR ($100 AND ABOVE) George Y. Asato Mamo & Emi Kuniyoshi Jack S. Nakamura In Memory of Wayne Miyahira by Castle & Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc. In Memory of Mr. Tokusuke & Mrs. Otome Nakasone by Mark T. Nakasone SUPPORTER ($50 AND ABOVE) Anonymous FRIEND ($25 AND ABOVE) James S. Miyashiro Tadashi Robert Uyechi, Ruth Uyechi and Kathy Gomes In Memory of Mary L. Miyashiro by Richard S. Miyashiro 6 Uchinanchu September/October 2008 Okinawan Celebration At KCC By Shari Tamashiro K apiolani Community College (KCC) hosted Celebrate Okinawan Food & Culture Day! – a celebration of Okinawan food and culture on July 26. The event was part of the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition, Key Ingredients: America by Food, being displayed at KCC’s Lama Library. The Okinawan community turned out in force! Although the event didn’t begin until 11 a.m., people began lining up at the door from 9:30 a.m. The enthusiastic crowd, estimated to be around 400 people, overwhelmed organizers and the andagi, anda-dogs and nantu were sold out by 1 p.m. After KCC Chancellor Dr. Leon Richards and HUOA President Jon Itomura welcomed the crowd, Dr. Brad Willcox, a nationally recognized expert on healthy aging, spoke about the Okinawan Diet. The audience was riveted and lined up to purchase copies of the book and get them signed immediately following Dr. Wilcox’s talk. In conjunction with the Oroku Restaurant exhibition, which was also on display, a special panel discussed Okinawan-owned restaurants in Hawaii. The panel was moderated by Howard Takara and featured Jean Shimabukuro, Bob Nakasone, Laverne Higa and Michiko Kodama-Nishimoto. HUOA to Sponsor First Seniors’ Fair in Waipio T he HUOA will be holding its first ever Seniors’ Fair in Waipio. This Senior Fair is dedicated to our shiijakata (elders). There is so much information to be shared about what services and products are available to and cater specifically to seniors in the Uchinanchu as well as other local communities all over Oahu. HUOA acknowledges that education is key to making the right decisions about the health and welfare of our kupuna. Therefore, because the purpose of the Hawaii Okinawa Center includes serving as a legacy of those who came before us to serve the Uchinanchu community and beyond, it is only fitting that the Hawaii Okinawa Center also host a clearinghouse of information vital to the senior community and their families. Please support our first annual Seniors’ Fair in Waipio! There will be booths filled with helpful staff with lots of information about health, personal finance, food products, live seminars, and lots of wonderful gifts. Randy Kuba provided background information on awamori, the alcohol unique to Okinawa. Harriet Takaesu provided fascinating information about Okinawan food on the plantation. Bobbie Kuba introduced Hui O Laulima’s new book, Chimugukuru. KCC Chef Grant Sato also shared his expertise on cooking Okinawan dishes and gave great advice on cooking bittermelon. On the cultural side, there was an enthusiastic eisa performance by Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko. June Nakama, Calvin Nakama and Nadine Nakamatsu led a sanshin performance and lessons on Okinawan music, whistling and kachashi. The four whistlers (three of whom were women!) were a lovely ending to the program. Kapiolani Community College has many strong ties with the Okinawan community and strives to be a gathering place where Hawaii’s cultural diversity is celebrated and championed. KCC is considering the possibility of hosting a second Okinawan celebration in 2009. Autumn Okinawa Dance Matsuri Held I n late September, crowds dressed in kimono, happi coats and eisa outfits gathered at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Young and old, newbies and pros, danced to the beat of taiko, swayed to the sounds of sanshin and cheered, “Iya sassa-ha iyaa!” into the night. Traditional Okinawan numbers were combined with timehonored and contemporary Japanese favorites for an evening of culture, food and fellowship. Leading groups for the Autumn Okinawa Dance Matsuri included the Yamada Dance Group, Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai, Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai, Oahu District Hongwanji, Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi and Young Okinawans of Hawaii (YOH). Along with great music and dancing, Matsuri goers enjoyed onolicious andagi and its special variations of cinnamon and chocolate, fried noodles, beef stew, chicken plate, Zippy’s famous chili, shave ice and more! HUOA provided bus transportation from Kaimuki and the downtown areas (be sure to reserve your seat early next year). This year’s Matsuri was coordinated by the efforts of many people. Special ippee nifee deebiru to Joel Hijirida, President of Young Okinawans of Hawaii, for chairing the event. Heartfelt thanks to Junior Eguchi and Calvin Nakama of Ryukyu Kobudo Taiko, Brian Canubida of Hawaii Taiko Kai, and David Tokuda of the HUOA Leadership Group for their hard work and support! Save the Date! Thursday, December 4, 2008 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee Street, Waipio, Hawaii · Admission is Free · Health, Cultural, & Financial Education Booths and Workshops · New Products and Services for Seniors · Fun, Door Prizes, Games, Giveaways Convenient Drop off & Pick Up site to be provided at the Hawaii Okinawa Center Legacy Hall Entrance *Parking is limited (Interested Exhibitors: Call HUOA 676-5400 by10/30/08 for general information and also information on early booth registration discounts.) (Volunteers Needed: Please call HUOA.) ������������������ ��������������������������� ������������������ ���������������� ������������������ ������������������������������������� ������������ ���������������� ��������������������������������� Dancers fill the Hawaii Okinawa Center ballroom for the annual Autumn Okinawa Dance Matsuri. September/October 2008 Uchinanchu 7 Special 10th Anniversary Celebration of Kimutaka No Amawari Brazil and Argentina Centennial Okinawa Immigration Tour he play unfolds with two teens, curious to see whether a rumor of being able to see a “mystical village festival” is true, wander around the site of the Katsuren Castle ruins late one night. Out of nowhere, a historical spirit appears and gives them an ancient scroll that holds the truth of “Amawari no Ran (Amawari’s Revolt).” The children of Kimutaka read through the scroll and slowly reveal the truth of Amawari, a king who fought for his people but was wrongly portrayed in the darkness of the history as a tyrannical enemy seeking to overthrow neighboring kingdoms. The stage will be set for unveiling of the story of Katsuren 1460 years ago, a story of a hero who lived in the age of disorder. This play was dramatized by Tsuyoshi Shima and is directed by Daiichi Hirata. You may recall that Daiichi Hirata also directed the Toyama Kyuzo play that was presented as part of HUOA’s 25th Okinawan Festival celebration. The story of Amawari was originally performed in an open theater and was reformed as a theatrical drama. The junior and senior high school students in the Yokatsu/Katsuren area have been performing this play in impressive fashion all over Okinawa and in mainland Japan. If you saw the “Grand Finale” at the 2006 Uchinanchu Worldwide Festival at the Ginowan Convention Center, you witnessed a small portion of this production and enjoyed the talents of the students who are eager to travel to Hawaii. They are very excited to be presenting this play, the celebration of the play’s 10th anniversary, here in Hawaii. Daiichi Hirata had a dream to bring this play to Hawaii and hopes to use this play as springboard for a new play incorporating the similarities in history and culture between Hawaii and Okinawa using students from Hawaii and Okinawa. Please support over 80 students coming to Hawaii from Katsuren this coming November 23rd. There will be two shows at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets will be limited and seating will be first-come, first-served so plan ahead and reserve your seat early! Ticket sales will begin in the middle of October so please call the Hawaii United Okinawa Association office (676-5400) if you have any questions or seek to reserve your seat. About 200 people from Hawaii participated in the Brazil and Argentina Centennial Okinawan Immigration Tour last month. Four travel agencies booked sightseeing tours to various South America countries, varying in length from 10–18 days. The participants also attended a welcome reception party, a memorial service, a commemoration ceremony, and a parade in both countries to celebrate their centennial with other participants from Okinawa, Japan, Peru, Bolivia and North America. At the centennial ceremonies in both Brazil and Argentina, HUOA past presidents, Gladys Tokunaga-Asao, Rodney Kohagura, Ed Kuba and HUOA Japanese secretary Chikako Nago presented a plaque with a message from HUOA President Jon Itomura to the Kenjinkai presidents. The Hawaii group participated in a parade and proudly carried our HUOA banner and WUB banners in the area called Vila Carrao in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and in Argentina in the center of Buenos Aires on the Avenida de Mayo. At the parades in both countries, we were given a warm welcome from the huge throng of local people lining the parade route. As a result of this trip, many in our group learned of the history of immigration in both countries and witnessed other Okinawan communities in which people have been helping one another and perpetuating Okinawan culture as did our own Issei and Nisei. Some of the participants enjoyed meeting relatives and found out more family history while others discovered relatives 08-ACS-0568A Uchinanchu 06/18/08 2:28 PM Page 1 never knew existed. they T By Gladys Tokunaga Asao and Chikako Nago Lobby and Patio 1-Bedroom Apartment Wellness Center It’s a Great time to make your Move! 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Guaranteed 24/7 lifetime care. 15 Craigside Place, Honolulu, HI 96817 Mon - Fri: 10 am - 3 pm • Sat & Sun: 9 am - 5 pm (808) 285-5178 or visit us at www.15craigside.org Matsumoto & Clapperton Advertising Client: 15 Craigside Title: “It’s a Great time...” Pub: Uchinanchu Size:1/4 pg. 5” x 7.5”, b/w Date: 6/18/08 Job #:08-ACS-0568A Run: July/August Film/Specs: PDF-X/1a Ikuyu Madin 8 Uchinanchu September/October 2008 Bridging from Generation to Generation A Capital Campaign of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association W hen the first 26 Okinawan immigrants set foot in Hawaii, they carried their Okinawan homeland within their hearts, bridging the gulf between the two island states with a sense of community that would eventually be woven into the fabric of Hawaii’s society. Their pride and determination were instrumental in helping to lay the foundation of a uniquely Okinawan community in Hawaii, one of which would, nearly a half century later, give birth to the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. IKUYU MADIN … Capital Campaign Update Alan Chinen, Chair Thank you–Thank you–Thank you! T he past few months have been a great challenge. In July, we had the Natsumero Festival and Ikuyu Madin Golf Tournament. Then, in August and September, it was the 8-8-08 donation campaign as well as the Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park. We would like to thank the many volunteers that helped to make these fundraisers hugely successful. A very big mahalo to the 2006 Legislators and our HUOA Capital Campaign committee! On September 15, 2008, the Hawaii United Okinawa Association received the long-awaited grant-in-aid of $1.6 million. Appropriated in 2006 by the State Legislature, it has been two years in waiting for the release of the funds. The arduous process started in 2005, when HUOA’s Ikuyu Madin committee applied for Grants-in-Aid to help HUOA. With the assistance and encouragement from Representatives Michael Magaoay, Dwight Takamine, Marcus Oshiro, Ryan Yamane and Bob Nakasone, as well as Senator Brian Taniguchi and Okinawan friendly legislators, the 2006 Legislature appropriated these funds to assist us in our quest to ensure the future of the Hawaii Okinawa Center and its mission. This award is not only significant in terms of its dollar amount, it also represents the commitment of Governor Linda Lingle and Legislators that Hawaii’s diverse heritage must be perpetuated and shared amongst its people. It was a lot of work, but gratifying, and we need to thank many individuals within our community and legislators who helped in the days before the release was granted. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Representatives Michael Magaoay and Marcus Oshiro, members of the staff from the Attorney General’s Office and Department of Accounting and General Services. This is only a beginning for us. Please understand we still have a lot of work to do. But, it is a nice feeling to know that others feel the importance of what we do. We should all be thankful to each other for never giving up the dream. “Chibariyo! (Let’s go for it!)” When you are ready to assist us in our Capital Campaign, please call us at 676-5400. Ippee nifee deebiru. Our Supporters The Hawaii United Okinawa Association would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and companies who have donated or pledged to our Capital Campaign. We are grateful for your support and the confidence you have displayed through your generous donation. Magukuru kara ippee nifee deebiru – from our hearts, thank you very much. Donations listed were received from July 16, 2008 to September 15, 2008. Anonymous(2) F. Akamine Shannon Akamine Kenneth & Nancy Chen Nancy F. Edmonds Nancy E. Hayashida Shigeo & Yoshiko Higa Kenneth Hokama Hosoi Gardern Mortuary, Inc. Carole Inamine Continued on Page 9 Our Supporters September/October 2008 Uchinanchu Continued from Page 8 In Memory of Seikichi & Ushi Arakaki and Jiro & Ushi Kikuyama by Amy Takiguchi In Memory of Clara Chinen Awakuni by Aidan Awakuni In Memory of Barney K. Gushiken by Samuel K. Gushiken In Memory of Francis T. Higa by Charles & Helen Higa In Memory of Henry Shiyei Higa by Gladys M. Higa In Memory of the late Mrs. Nancy Kameko Higa In Memory of Mr. Naosuke Higa by Members of Kita Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai In Memory of Kamato & Kameye Iha In Memory of Carol Kinjo In Memory of Seijin & Kame Kiyuna and Seibu & Masako Kiyuna by Daniel & Isabelle Matsumoto In Memory of Warren Miyahira by Lorraine & Leonard Nehl In Memory of Wayne Miyahira by Harold and Sophie Nakamura In Memory of the Miyasato Family by Keith Omizo In Memory of Jiro Muramoto & Tsutomu “Stone” Ishii by Tara Rojas In Memory of Roy Nago In Memory of Robert Nakama In Memory of Ted Oshiro by Judy Onaga In Memory of Kenei Oshiro by Ken T. Oshiro In Memory of Brother Stanley Owan by M/M Rick Medina In Memory of the Shimabukuro, Kame Family by Leslie Palmer In Memory of Alika Simpson by Larry & Danice Yamamoto In Memory of Edward Tamanaha by Emily K. Tamanaha In Loving Memory of Ernest Tamashiro by Members of Nago Club In Memory of David M. Toyama by Kimi Toyama In Memory of Lily (Serikaku) Uyeshiro by the Senczakowicz-Gibo Family In Memory of Mrs. Chiyo Yahiku by Members of Hawaii Sashiki Chinen Doshikai In Memory of Kogoro & Kana Yonamine by Harold & Elsie Yonamine On Behalf of George & Jenny Nakasone by Garry Van Osdol In Memory of Richard & Ethel Jitchaku by Nanette Hiraoka Susumu & Kazuko Kakazu Akiko Kaneshiro Kamu Kaneshiro Shigeru & Dorothy S. Kaneshiro Shirley M. H. Kaneshiro Shomei Kaneshiro Richard & Hatsue Kina Charles S. & Kaneko Kubota Cindy Lau Richard T. Maruyama Jiro & Mabel Mitsuyasu James S. & Evelyn H. Miyashiro Morris S. Moribe Jack S. Nakamura George & Norma Nakasone Dr. & Mrs. John Pearson Daniel & Annette M. Platt Yoshiko Rabe Takeo & Betty Y. Shimabukuro Walter J. & Yoshie Taira Michiko Takara Barbara M. Takata Akira & Karin Tamashiro Seihan Tamashiro Patrick S. & Jeannette Tamayori Dick S. Tawata Barbara M. Toguchi Harriet Y. Tsuhako Robert T. Uehara Glenn Uesugi Katsuo & Jean Yamashiro Harold M. & Elsie A. Yonamine Fumiko Yoshimoto In Memory of George Abe by David & Yoko Abe In Memory of Eric Akamine by Al Uyehara In Memory of Haruko Arakaki by Vicki Hirano Ready to make your Contribution to our future, please use the pledge form below. Your tax deductible donation will ensure the perpetuation of our Okinawan culture for generations to come. A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OF THE HAWAII UNITED OKINAWA ASSOCIATION Name Club Name Address City State Zip Phone Email My gift to the Hawaii United Okinawa Association Capital Campaign of: $ Is enclosed. Please charge my: Please bill me: Visa Quarterly Bi-annually MasterCard Card number Card holder name � BUILDING FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION � IKUYU MADIN Annually For a period of 1 year 2 years 3 years Expiration date Card holder signature My gift is in memory of My gift is on behalf of My gift will be matched by (Please enclose your matching gift form) Please make checks payable to HUOA Capital Campaign Fund. For more information please contact Karen Kuba Hori by phone: 808-676-5400 by fax: 808-676-7811 by email: [email protected] or by mail: Hawaii United Okinawa Association 94-587 Ukee Street Waipahu, Hawaii 96797-4214. 9 10 Uchinanchu September/October 2008 Ikuyu Madin Golf Tournament a Huge Success O First Place Golf Team: Andy Yamauchi, John Yamada, and Kenneth Sakihama (holding new Taylor Made Drivers), L to R: Gladys Asao, Cliff Tamura, Andy, John, Kenneth, Mark Teruya, Alan Chinen, Kaaren Takara. ne hundred ninety-three golfers (and “wannabes”) teed off on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon at Pearl Country Club on July 23 to start the extremely successful golf tournament. The event raised a whopping $52,400 for the Ikuyu Madin Capital Campaign, contributing substantially to the goal of raising funds to develop the property across the street from the Hawaii Okinawa Center. In addition to raising funds, the tournament was fun, provided excellent prizes, and instilled in the participants a sense of togetherness in achieving the ultimate goal of perpetuating the Okinawan culture in Hawaii and the world. The success of the event was the result of many hardworking volunteers and committee members, as well as generous donations from Title Sponsors, Hole Sponsors, firms and individuals. The Hawaii United Okinawa Association acknowledges the following companies, organizations, and individuals who supported this very successful golf tournament. TITLE SPONSORS Volunteers Rodney Kohagura and James Nakasone setting Aza banners. (L-R): HUOA President Jon Itomura, Co-chairs: Maurice Yamasato & Gladys Asao, Title Sponsors: Alan Chinen, Mark Teruya and Cliff Tamura HOLE SPONSORS Ameron International C&S Whole Sale Grocers Cost Engineering of Hawaii Dennis Enomoto First Hawaiian Bank Itomura, Frank & Eleanor Kraft Foods Global Koha Foods Matson Navigation Co., Inc. Kula Produce Co., Ltd Pepsi Bottling Group MB Services, Inc. SSFM International Ryukyu Kobudo Taiko Hawaii Shibu Trans Pacific Tours, Inc. Hawaii Operating Engineers, Local 3 TNWRE Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund Yamasato, Fujiwara, Higa & Assoc., Inc. DONORS Aloha Shoyu, Co., Ltd. Alton Kamiya American Mutual Anheuser-Busch Armstrong Produce Atom Yamaki Amy Miyamoto Belt Collins Hawaii, Ltd. Better Brands Bonded Construction Brian Chong Carl & Jane Nakamura Central Pacific Bank Certified Management, Inc. Charles & Gladys Asao Cherry Company Cheryl Tanaka Chinen Arinaga Financial Group, Inc. (Alan Chinen) Chinen Arinaga Financial Group, Inc. (Florence Chinen) Chinen Arinaga Financial Group, Inc. (Martin Arinaga) Coca Cola Bottling Co. Commercial Enterprises (Cory Chun) Control Point Surveying, Inc. Cost Engineering of Hawaii, Inc. David Arakawa Diamond Bakery Edwin Hayashi Ed Kuba Eggs Hawaii, Inc. Electech Hawaii, Inc. Floors of Hawaii Ford Chinen Frito-Lay Fukuhara, Harry Mark G. Investment Properties (Tosh Hosoda) Gee Ebano General Mills Gentry Homes (Tosh Hosoda) George Oishi George S. Soranaka Construction, Inc. LKS Ginowan Shi Jin Kai Glenn Goya Guy Miyashiro & Co., Inc. H. Masaoka Contracting, Inc. H&T Burgers Hawaii Air Cargo Hawaii Food Products Hawaii Iron Workers Union Local 625 Hawaii United Okinawa Association Hawaii State Teachers Association Hawaiian Sun Products, Inc. Herbert Akase Honolulu Country Club Horizon Lines Imanaka, Kudo & Fujimoto Innovative Foods, LLC Inspection Services (Teishin Kai) Ironworkers Union Local 625 Stabilization Fund Island Air (Les Murashige) Ito-En J. Kadowaki, Inc. Japan Airlines Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (Lenny Yajima Andrew) Johnson Brothers Kahua Beef Lawrence Kobashigawa Koha Foods Kraft Foods Global KTM Services Kula Produce Larry Nishihara Loves Bakery (Brian Chong) Manoa Consulting Group (Steven & Linda Kunihisa) Marshall McCormick Maruhana Hawaii Marukai Corporation MB Services, Inc. (Darren Akiyama) MB Services, Inc. (Harry Akiyama) Malcolm Miyashiro & Assoc., Inc. Melanie Nakashima Michael Chinen Mid-Pacific Country Norman Nakasone Nestle Oahu Country Club Oahu Sales, Inc. P&E Foods Pacific Guardian Life (Mike Magata) Pacific Signs & Graphics, Inc. Paradise Beverages Patrick Miyashiro Pearl Country Club Penske Pepsi Bottling Company Pro Am Golf Pyramid Insurance (Brian Yamada) Realty Laua LLC (Robert Faleafine) Realty Laua LLC (Lui Faleafine) Richard Kiyabu, Jr. Roy & Jane Asato Ruyukyu Kobudo Taiko SN Golf Enterprise S&M Sakamoto Shimaya Shoten, Ltd. Southern Wines Steve Miyashiro Suzanne S. Kishimori Tamashiro Market Tamura Super Market Tosh & Dot Hosoda Travel Ways Valerie Kato Warren Hiromoto Y. Yamada Distributors, Inc Yamaki Construction, LLC Yamasato, Fujiwara, Higa & Assoc. (Lloyd Higa) Yamasato, Fujiwara, Higa & Assoc. (Maurice Yamasato) Yamasato, Fujiwara, Higa & Assoc. (Jarrett Miyaji) VOLUNTEERS Charles Asao Chinen & Arinaga Financial Group Staff Howard & Leanne Eguchi Katsuko Kamanao George Kaneshiro Patrick Miyashiro Kenneth Miyazono Alice & Larry Morisako Calvin Nakama Shirley Kaneshiro Ethel Kawahara Tom Nago Jane Nakamura George Nakasone Eric Nitta Helen Oh Stan Onaga Nobu Takeno Cyrus Tamashiro John Tasato Naoto Tateyama Takashi Tsuhako Laverne Tokunaga-Tarumoto STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Honorary Chairpersons: Mark Teruya, Armstrong Produce Cliff Tamura, Tamura Super Market Alan Chinen, General Chairperson Ikuyu Madin Capital Campaign IKUYU MADIN GOLF TOURNAMENT COCHAIRPERSONS: Gladys Tokunaga-Asao Maurice Yamasato Jane Tateyama, Secretary/Treasurer Jon Itomura, President, Hawaii United Okinawa Association Jane Serikaku, Executive Director, Hawaii United Okinawa Association COMMITTEE MEMBERS: David Arakawa Ford Chinen Lloyd Higa HUOA Staff George Kaneshiro Rodney Kohagura Gainor Miyashiro Carl Nakamura James Nakasone Scott Nishimura Wes Sakamoto Kaaren Takara Sandy Yanagi YFH Staff September/October 2008 Uchinanchu 11 A ugust 8, 2008, is a date filled with prosperity and promise. It is an auspicious once in a century event that the number “8” will appear in the month, day and year, 8-8-08. Like the number “8,” that has no beginning or end, 8-8-08, is a number that symbolizes good fortune and longevity. In August 2008, our members were asked to join in the good fortune by donating $88.88 to Ikuyu Madin, HUOA’s capital campaign and, for added luck, date their check August 8, 2008. To date, over 600 donors representing every HUOA member club have shared in our good fortune by contributing to our 8-8-08 campaign. From $8.88 to $2,000, members have raised over $60,000. You might question whether “8’s,” “mystic knots,” and “numerology” are lucky or just coincidence. As a donor you will know. What is certain is that we will be able to perpetuate our Okinawan culture for future generations. I do know, the State of Hawaii in September released our $1,600,000.00 appropriated 2006 grant. I do know, we are blessed with committed and generous members. It is not too late. If you want to share in the good fortune, send in your check full of 8’s, and don’t forget to date your check August 8, 2008. (A special thank you to the Capital Club Committee, especially Pat Miyashiro for the idea, Val Kato for the design, Gainor Miyashiro, Vince Watabu and Alan Chinen for production.) Anonymous Shirley Afuso J. M. Agena Thomas K. & Mildred M. Agena Susan Y. Ajifu Laura Ajimine M/M David Y. Aka James M. Akamine M/M James Akamine Roy Y. Aka Gladys Akasaki Cornell & Shirley Alos Lenny Andrew Morris S. & Gertrude Aniya Carolynne Aragaki Gilbert & Dorothy Aragaki Takashi & Mieno Aragaki Doris M. Arakaki George Arakaki James E. Arakaki Paul & Darlene Arakaki Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Arakaki Elbert G. Arakawa Goro Arakawa Hideo & Aiko Arakawa Robert N. Arakawa Satsuko Arakawa Vivian M. Arakawa Yasuyuki Arakawa Yukio Arashiro Nancy Arizumi Bob & June Asato Earl K Asato Ed & May Asato Haruko & Irene Asato Hatsue Asato Herbert & Ruth Asato Howard Asato H.T. Asato Ken Asato Shigeo & Sumiko Asasto Roy C. Ashitomi Jane Tamanaha Au Howard & Grace Awakuni Ernest Azama Duke & Jennifer Bainum Lucille Kuwaye Biven Elaine Cachero Marni Canubida Jane Taira Chang Jeanette K. Y. Chang Larry Y. Chinen Masasuke Chinen Melvin Chinen Raymond T. Chinen Yoshio & Doris Chinen Amy Chow Steven & Rae Chow Clinton & Karen Chung Mae Chung Irene Y. Chun James & Takeko Cox Will Crowley Yasuko Eastland Harry & Sylvia Ehara Yogi Kwong Engineers Mike Fallau Mark & Maureen Farineau Shigeko Ferrer Nolan T. Fong Toshiko Fortuna Mr. & Mrs. Muneo Fujimoto M/M Edwin Fukuji Francis Funakoshi Warren & Elva Furuya Elaine Ganeko Betty T. Ganeku Gayle Y. Gilbert Kay K. Ginoza Daryl Goto Ruby M. Goto Grace Goya Hatsuko Gushiken Ronald Gushiken Shigeru Gushikuma Patricia K. Hansen Portia (Shimabukuro) Hara Shigeko Hata Eddie & Amy Hayashi Yeichi & Kikue Henna Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Herrick Douglas Higa Ellen Higa Frederick T. Higa Glen T. Higa Grant Higa Hatsue Higa Hisayo Higa Jack & Kay Higa Jane S. Higa Laverne T. Higa Lyman Higa Mildred Higa Mildred M. Higa Mitsuko Higa Raymond Higa Robert J. & Sally N. Higa Roy I. Higa Roy S. Higa Shizuko Higa Stanley & Christine Higa Terry T. Higa Tomie Higa Toshio & Jeane Higa Yoshiaki Higa Kyoko Hijirida Thomas & Eva Hirano Harold & Nancy Hokama Tom Hokama Jessie Hori Nicole Hori Lily Horio Hui Uruma Gregory & Susan Hunt Fred M. Ige Janet & Philip Ige Jon Ige Ralph & Jean Ige Garrett & Susan Iha Larry & Peggy Iha Owen & Helen Iha George H. Ikehara Marian Y. Ikehara Shizuye Ikehara Norman T. Ikei Donald Inamine Kyle A. Inamine Ann Inouye Esther Inouye Brian S. Isa Richard T. & Leilani Isa Susan S. Isa Morris M. Ishihara Harry & Arlene Ishikawa George Ishiki James & Gladys Itamura Geroge & Shirley Ito Kelli T. Iwai Charles & Ruby Jitchaku Jeannette Goya Johnson-Capps Neal & Gerri Kabei Harold & Ellen Kameya Gentoku & Kay Kamiya Mr. & Mrs. George S. Kamiya Ken Kamiya Kimiko Kamiya Masashi Kamiya Ardis Kaneshiro Masanobu & Betsy Kaneshiro D.B. Kaneshiro Fred M. Kaneshiro Gary Kaneshiro George & Shirley Kaneshiro Harry Kaneshiro Isamu Kaneshiro Nancy Kaneshiro Nancy M. Kaneshiro Ron Kaneshiro Daniel & Kelly Kanja Richard Kashiwabara Masato & Haruye Katekaru Valerie Kato Elsie Kawahara Haruo & Nobuko Kida Robert Kinjo M/M Edward K. Kino George M. Kino Roy K. Kino Shizue Kino Naoko Kirihara Satoki Kisaba Robert & Yoko Kishaba Troy & Joyce Kishaba Miyoko Kitamura Harry S. Kiyabu Charles Kobashigawa Harriet H. Kobashigawa Irene Kobashigawa Julie K. Kobashigawa Mr. & Mrs. Kiichi Kobashigawa L.J. & Karen K. Kobashigawa Lois & Jack Kobashigawa Ruth U. Kobashigawa Gary Kobashikawa Mildred K. Kobashikawa Shigeji Kogachi Richard & Irmgard Kogachi Rodney & Carol Kohagura Rikikchi Kohatsu Lapaz Pat Koja Paul Komeiji Roy Chuichi Kouke Karen Kuba-Hori Mamo & Emi Kuniyoshi Shinkiyo & Fumiko Kuniyoshi Paula K.M. & Richard Kurashige Henry R. Kuwaye Yasuo Kuwaye Asako Kuwazaki Florence M. Lau Shirley S. Long Sakae Loo Ben & Gerri Maeda Shizuko Maeda Yaeko Maeda Yasumori Maeda Ruby Maekawa Seizen & Helen Maeshiro Brian & Mitzi Maeshiro Earnest G. Maeshiro Hisako Maeshiro Roy & Liz Maeshiro Mr. & Mrs. Marcelino Magalianes Clifford Makabe Kiyomori & Akiko Makabe Alice T. Maloney Richard & Amy Maruyama Amy Matano Don Matsuda Jean E. Matsuda Kenneth & Mary Matsui Claire Matsumoto Daniel & Isabelle Matsumoto Peter S. Mayeshiro Debbie McKee Hatsue & Kameichi Mento Diana T. Mijo Ethel Milner Masahiro Minei Stanley Mishima Stephen & Carrie Miwa Garret & Tamlyn Miyagawa Robert & Betsy Miyahira Continued on Page 12 -13 12 Uchinanchu September/October 2008 Margaret Nohara Roy & Catherine Miyahira Michael T. & Flora H. Nohara Eleanor Miyasaki Koji & Sakaye Nomura Jack Miyasato Paul & Mary Nuha Jack & Shizue Miyasato Violet O. Ogawa Lillian F. Miyasato James Y. Okahara Masayuki Miyasato Earl & Toyoko Okawa Robert & Sandra Miyasato Kuniko Okazaki Ronald Miyasato Shoji Okazaki Sam Miyasato Edward & Haruko Okita Seiichi & Vivian A. Miyasato Bob & Nancy Okuda Shigeru Miyasato Raymond & Betty Okuhara Stanley C. Miyasato Henry & Haruko Okuma Toshio & Colleen Miyasato Hideo & Fusako Omine Wilbert & Kay Miyasato Edward & Leatrice Onaga Evelyn Miyashiro Emiko Onaga Florence Miyashiro Grant K. Onaga Gainor Miyashiro Toshio Onaga Isaac & Mary K. Miyashiro Theodore & June Nakata Onishi James & Nancy Miyashiro M/M Jitsuo Osaki M/M Kiyoshi Miyashiro Yoshiko Oschner Mark Miyashiro Noreen Oshima Masako & Richard Miyashiro Clement Oshiro Mildred Miyashiro Earl S. Oshiro Mitzi Miyashiro Edna T. Oshiro Morris M. Miyashiro Edwin & Yoshiko Oshiro Patrick & Nona Miyashiro Grace S. Oshiro Seikichi Miyashiro Grant M. Oshiro Yoshiko Miyashiro Haruko Oshiro Hiroo & Janet Momohara Henry S. & Theresa Y. Oshiro James Muramoto Howard M. Oshiro Donald & Evelyn Nagamine Kaname Oshiro Helen Nagamine Kenneth & Lynn Oshiro Toyoko Nagamine Kenneth K. Oshiro Hiroko G. Nagata Lillian Y. Oshiro Hiramichi & Chikako Nago Masaru & Kiyoko Oshiro Maurice Nakachi M/M Matthew Oshiro Lillian Nakagawa Michael H. Oshiro Neil & Cassie Nakagawa Milton & Maddie Oshiro Thomas & Janet Nakai Natsue Oshiro Larry K. Nakama Robert Oshiro Rene Nakama Robert N. Oshiro Robert Y. & Barbara Y. Nakamatsu Sadako Oshiro Thomas & Charlotte Nakamatsu Seishun & Fumie Oshiro Yoshitaka Nakama Seitoku Oshiro Charles Nakamine Wallace S. & Patsy K. Oshiro Chiyo Nakamine William T. Oshiro Evelyn Nakamine Yoshinobu Oshiro Masayuki Nakamine Yukisada Oshiro Hatsuko Nakamoto Thomas & Karen Otaguro Manabu & Hannah Nakamoto Priscilla Otsuji Matsuye Nakamoto Russell & Elaine T. Owens T. Nakamoto Roy Oyadomari Carl Nakamura Richard S. & Haruko Oyama Creighton Nakamura Leslie Palmer Grace Nakamura David & Kelly Pila Kay K. Nakamura John & Lily Ratliff Kenton Nakamura Rons Construction Corp. Lee Nakamura Yasuo Sadoyama Lynn K. & Frances C. Nakamura Nicholas A.Y. Sakai Kelson Nakamura Wini Sakai Roy Y. Nakamura M/M Howard Sakima Russ Nakamura Jane Sakima Sachiko Nakamura Kaoru Sakima Shirley Nakamura Kiyoshi & Irene Sakima Stanley & Mitsuko Nakamura Kogoro Sakima Wayne & Karen Nakamura Katsuji Sakuma Yoshiharu Nakamura Margot Sarae George M. Nakasato Charles H. Sawa Walter Nakasato Jane F. Serikaku Isamu Nakasone Michael M. Serikaku James & Karen Nakasone Richard H. Serikaku James & Norma Nakasone Toshio Shimabukuro Joyce K. Nakasone Edith E. Shimabuku Lloyd M. Nakasone Louis K. Shimabuku Raymond S. Nakasone Annie Shimabukuro Richard M. & Nancy Y. Nakasone George K. Shimabukuro Thomas O. Nakasone Herbert K. Shimabukuro Naka’s Travel Service - Sumie Consillo Irene M. Shimabukuro Keiko Nakata Katsuichi Shimabukuro Gary Napuunoa M/M Mitchell K. Shimabukuro Natsuko F. Nightingale Norman Shimabukuro Gwen S. Niiya Ralph Shimabukuro Dora Nishihara Richard & Geri Shimabukuro Richard Nishihara Shikako Shimabukuro Wendy Nishikawa Shuei Shimabukuro Saburo Nishime Sue T. Shimabukuro Bessie Nitahara Seisho & Rochelle Shimabuku Carole Nohara Fran Shima Harry Seitoku Nohara Helene & Sam Shimane 8-8-08 Donors - Continued from Page 11 Ben & Nancy Shimokawa Dave S. Shinsato Dawn Y. Shinsato Fred Shinsato R. Shinsato For Brittney Shiroma, 8/8/93 Dennis Shiroma Edward & Jane Shiroma Eileen Shiroma Jane S. Shiroma Michael & Kotaro Shiroma Shizue Shiroma Nancy Sogawa Stanley S. & Carol S. Sueyoshi Kenneth & Billie Sugai Karen Sugitaya Mac & Agnes Sunabe Charles Surridge Lillian Suyama Richard T. Taba Kikue S. Tada Richard M. Taira George & Pat Takamiya Helene Takamiya Jin Takamiya Frederick Takara Kaaren Takara Misao Takara Seiichi Takara Shigeko Takara Susan H. Takara Virginia Takara Walter & Beatrice Takara Richard & Jane Takayesu Clifton & Joyce Takenaka Nobuo & June Takeno Cynthia F. Takeuchi Mieko Takeuchi Norman Takushi Betty S. Tamanaha Kei Tamanaha Alan Tamashiro Cyrus Tamashiro Elaine & Richard Tamashiro George & Emeline Tamashiro Koki & Helen Tamashiro Louise Y. Tamashiro Pam Tamashiro Tony Tamashiro Keiko Tamayori Lucille A. Tamayori Thomas Tamayori Alan Tamayose Cliff H. Tamura Cheryl Tanaka Naoto & Jane Tateyama James & Susan Tawata Howard M. Tengan Gertrude Terukina Darrell Teruya David K. Teruya Ella Teruya Kenyei & Pearl Teruya Peggy Teruya Stephanie M. Teruya Thomas T. Teruya Hilda & Robert Thomas Nancy H. Toguchi Mr. & Mrs. Yukio Toguchi Yoshiko Tokeshi David S. Tokuda George & Janet Tokuda James & Loretta Tokuda Shizuo & Alice T. Tokuda Wallace S. Tokuda David & Nancy Tokuhara Gladys K. Tokunaga Mr. & Mrs. Edward K. Tomasu Thomas & Nora Toma Geraldine M. Tome Ken & Nancy Tome Lawrence & Nancy Tome Betty Tominaga Sunny Sane Tominaga Ellen C. Tomisato Yasumori & Dora Tomi Carole Tomooka Harry Y. & Frances H. Toyama Kenny Toyama Mary Louise Toyama Masue Toyama Nobukichi Toyama Toki & Pat Toyama Ronald T. Toyama Bill & Clara Tsuhako Takashi Tsuhako Albert & Suzy Tsukuyama Margaret Tsuma Richard & Sarah Uchima Harue Uechi Koei & Arlene Uechi Suewo Uechi Ellen T. Uehara M/M Frank Uehara Joyce M. Uehara Mark & Ethel Uehara Sakae & Fumiko Uehara Lyn A. Uesato Grace M. Ueunten Mr. & Mrs. Morris Umeno Glenn N. Urata Susan Ushijima Amy Utterback Janet Uyechi Clayton S. Uyehara Harry Y. Uyehara Kazuo Uyehara Melvin Uyehara Shigeo Uyehara Yuki Uyehara Aaron & Terri Uyema Cindy Uyema Kevin Uyema Ray & Fay Uyema Alex Uyeshiro Glenn & Nancy Uyeshiro Mamoru Wakuta Karrie Watanabe Richard Watanabe Motoku & Asano Yahiku Jane C. Yamada Kay M. Yamada Marcia Yamada Bert & Mitsuko Yamaguchi Jean Yamaguchi Kenneth Yamakawa Carole Yamamoto Dorothy H. Yamaoka M/M Frank Yamashiro Gordon & Beverly Yamashiro James M. & Kathleen Yamashiro Kenji & Doris Yamashiro Rodney Yamashiro Aiko M. Yamashita Judy Yamauchi Lynn Yamauchi Marvin Yamauchi Paul & Rachel Yamauchi Carl & Sandra S. Yanagi Carol Yanagita Laraine & Roger Yasui Frederick Yogi Nancy Yogi Seitei Yogi Alice Yonamine Mac & Patsy Yonamine Masa & Mabel Yonemori Ronald & Emiko Yonemoto Raymond Yonesaki Wendy N. Yoshimoto Earl Zaan George K. & Harriet Zakahi Walter Zukemura In Memory of My Parents, Richard Yeimei & Fumi Inafuku Arakaki and my Grandparents, Kichita & Kame Arakaki by John Y. Arakaki In Memory of Taru & Kamado Arakaki In Memory of Kenneth & Nora Chibana by Alvin & Karen Fuse In Memory of Sylvia Katsuye Giesen & Kame Shimabukuro by Bonnie Abe In Memory of Alice O. Higa In Memory of Wataru & Nancy Isa by Cassandra Ikeda In Memory of Mr. Frank S. Itomura by Eleanor Itomura Family of Jiro & Kame Kaneshiro by Ethelyn K. Kaaihue Continued on Page 13 September/October 2008 8-8-08 Donors - Continued from Page 12 In Memory of Jiro & Kame Kaneshiro by Barbara M. Takata In Memory of Lorraine Kaneshiro by Art Kaneshiro In Memory of Taro Kobashigawa by Kristine Sasaki In Memory of Yoshiko Kobayashi member of Urasoe by Christine Kobayashi In Memory of Tokayei & Kimiko Koki by Jeanne Johnson In Memory of Richard & Kiyoko Kuba by KKH In Memory of Ushita & Kame Kubota and Kameko (Kubota) Tokumoto by Ruby Goto In Memory of Zentaro & Shizuko Miyashiro In Memory of Ted Oshiro by Clarence & Jean Nakatsukasa In Memory of Yuki Jane Oshiro by Henry Ryosuke Oshiro In Memory of Shigeru & Soyo Serikaku by Stanley Matsuo Hawaii Artists Excel in Konkuuru Awards Competition H awaii’s artists in the traditional performing arts continue to excel in the Ryukyu Shimpo Newspaper Company and the Okinawa Times Newspaper Company’s annual “geinoo konkuuru*” performing arts competition. Here is a listing of those who successfully performed in their respective field of study and category levels: Ryukyu Shimpo Newspaper Company Sanshin Shinjin Shoo: Darcy Gibo Buyoo Yuushuu Shoo: Sandra Hayashi, Chikako Shimamura, Anna Lewis Okinawa Times Newspaper Company Koto Shinjin Shoo: Chisato Sakaguchi The Hawaii United Okinawa Association congratulates each geinoo konkuuru honoree and their instructors for their efforts and sterling achievement. Best wishes for your continued success in carrying on the legacy of our Okinawan community. All of you are our bright hope for the preservation and perpetuation of the Okinawan culture in Hawaii. You’ve made all of us very proud! * geinoo; performing arts konkuuru; Romanization for and Japanese pronunciation of the French word, “concours,” which means “competition” or “music contest.” Uchinanchu 13 In Memory of Leatrice Haruko Shimabukuro on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Shimabukuro In Memory of Gicho & Tsuru Takaesu and Yoshinobu Takaesu by Harriet Takaesu In Memory of Shizue Tawata by Hazel T. Shimabukuro In Memory of Kenneth Tengan by Lillian Tengan In Memory of brother, Seisuke “Red” Tokuda, sister, Helen Candilasa & nephew, Castle Candilasa On Behalf of Judy Mae Awakuni by Tina Awakuni On Behalf of the Okinawa Culture 14 Uchinanchu September/October 2008 Music & Dance of Okinawa Celebrating 80 years of Okinawan Community on Maui Hui Okinawa By Patti Taira-Tokuuke, President W OW! That best describes the last few months. What a tremendous Haari Boat Festival! After a six-year hiatus, the Haari boats were taken out of dry dock, cleaned up and readied to go. After two years of planning, it’s hard to believe the festival is over. Nago City Mayor Yoshikazu Shimabukuro and his delegation of city officials, paddlers and student eisa dancers made the trek all the Nago Club wins first place in the HUOA Division. way to Hilo just to participate in our races. I am honored that they were able to make it so far for such a short, twoand-a-half-day stay. Mayor Shimabukuro was quite impressed with the Hawaiian hospitality. Race results in the HUOA division: Nago Club with Betty Higa beating the gong took first place honors followed by Hui Okinawa’s Team Chibariyo and Yomitan in third place. In the costume contest: Most Unusual went to Crew Okuma Chu (mixed team made up of folks from Oahu, Okinawa, Maui and the Big Island); Most Attractive – Hui O Laulima (Oahu); Most Uchinanchu – Yomitan (Oahu) You can check out our website: haariboatfestival.com for pictures of the races and all of the race results. Thank you to all teams and those who traveled from the neighbor islands to paddle in our races. We hope it won’t be another 6 years for the next Haari boat races. Again, what an awesome event. C ome and join the celebration of Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai’s 80th Anniversary and experience the rich and colorful traditions of the culture with first-class, authentic Okinawan music and dance at the Maui Arts Cultural Center (MACC) on Sunday, November 9 starting at 2 p.m. The captivating drum beats of the taiko, mesmerizing odori (dance) and sanshin (Okinawan three-stringed instrument) performances, and a rare shishimai (lion-dog dance) make this an exciting show for all ages! Tickets are on sale at the MACC box office Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets prices are $25, $20 and $15 in advance. Okinawan groups from around the state will perform. Including: Young Okinawans of Hawaii perfecting the ShiShi Mai – lion-dog dance. The Shi-Shi Mai is the live adaptation of the Shisa statutes that are usually found on the roofs of Okinawan homes and businesses and are traditionally handmade with woven rope or leaves. Looks much like the Chinese Foo Dog and similar to the Chinese Lion dance in its symbolic means for bringing good luck. Hawaii Taiko Kai is the classical style (Koten) of Okinawan drumming. This troupe was formed in 1987 to preserve the Okinawan culture and this special style of drumming, which utilizes two different drums, is unique to Okinawan music. Terry Higa, the group’s head instructor, is originally from Maui and received his teaching certificate from Mitsufumi Ryu Taiko No Kai. Jimpu Kai USA Kin Ryosho Ryukyu Geino Kenkyusho - Okinawan Odori (dance) under the instruction of Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone. Upon graduating from the University of Hawaii, she went to Okinawa to study classical Ryukyuan performing arts and received her shihan (master’s teaching certificate) under the renowned Master Ryosho Kin. After returning to Hawaii, Nakasone-sensei dedicated herself to teaching, performing and continuing the legacy of Master Kin. She currently teaches at the University of Hawaii. She has her studio in Honolulu and comes to Maui to teach classes for the Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai. Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai Hawaii Shibu is a school on Oahu teaching Okinawan Sanshin (samisen), a three-stringed instrument, in the Ryukyuan or classical style of music (Afuso). The school is focused on perpetuating the Okinawan culture for generations to come. The Artistic Director, Grant “Sandaa” Murata, has conducted school recitals at many Okinawan Festivals throughout the state. Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai brings together Hawaii’s renowned teachers and groups for an afternoon of culturally enriching entertainment in their efforts to perpetuate and enhance the appreciation of Okinawan culture. For more information, call 242-1560. Costume contest: Most Uchinanchu – Yomitan Club. Ginowan Club News By Patrick Miyashiro, President A big mahalo to all Ginowan members who helped at the Okinawan Festival. Andagi cooking began at 8 a.m. on Saturday and continued until 8 p.m. that evening. At 6:30 a.m. the next morning, our Ginowan mixing crew made up of family, friends and students from Japan made 200 bags of andagi batter. Everyone worked very hard, enjoyed the fellowship, and vowed to do it again next year! After the mixing on Sunday, club members traveled to Kapiolani Park to cook the andagi until closing time. Special thanks to those Farrington and Roosevelt High School students who helped at our tent. Ginowan’s next function is our annual Shinnen enkai, to be held at the HOC on Sunday, March 8, for lunch. Please save the date and encourage your family members to attend. Thank you also to those of who contributed to HUOA’s “8-8-08: A Special Time to Donate” campaign. Remember, you can still make that special donation of $88.88 and date your check 8-8-08 and have good fortune for your efforts. Every contribution greatly helps the campaign. If you have not donated, please consider making it by the end of the year. Chondora Trio Make 2008 Okinawan Festival Debut: Dexter Teruya, Hachi Higa and Mel Gushiken. Photo by Alan Isara Uchinaa-guchi (Okinawan language) Word of the Month September chuku•i-kata, n. [tsukurikata] How to make (something); a recipe. October i-shoo, n. [ishoo] Clothes; clothing; dress; garments; apparel; costume; a wardrobe. See also chin(3). (Excerpted, with permission, from the Okinawan-English Wordbook, by Mitsugu Sakihara, edited by Stewart Curry, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, 2006) Ginowan Club’s Andagi gang The Okinawan-English Wordbook (softcover) can be purchased for $13 at the HOC gift shop. September/October 2008 Sport s Corner HUOA Kegler Bowls Perfect Game! E veryone stopped bowling one Sunday at Leeward Bowl ….quietly and anxiously watching bowler, Edgardo Olegario make his 10th Strike, then his 11th and finally the last strike making him the first ever 300 bowler in the history of Hawaii United Okinawa Association’s Mixed Handicap Bowling League. Chaos followed, with everyone cheering, clapping and shaking Ed’s hand. Wow, a 300 bowler in our midst! Ed has been bowling in our HUOA Mixed Handicap league for the past 20 years as a member of the Aza Gushikawa Team. In between bowling his strikes, he retreats to the back where he focuses on correcting math papers. A teacher for 15 years, Ed teaches Algebra and Geometry at Waipahu High School. He also serves as the advisor for WHS’ Ballroom Dancing and Guitar Club. Ed sports his special ABC 300 ring as he bowls at Leeward Bowl on Sundays and during his Friday night Ewa Community Bowling League. Congratulations, Ed! Uchinanchu 15 a perfect example of how Okinawa is trying to promote peace among nations by giving us the opportunity to make friends from around the world. My most memorable experience of this study tour was making lifelong friendships with people from around the world. I definitely achieved my goal of broadening my horizons by befriending so many different people. Through these friendships I learned about the Uchinanchu spirit and the meaning behind the phrase, “Ichariba Chode.” “Ichariba Chode” means once we meet we are family. During the Junior Study Tour, it felt like we had created our own family. We created memories that will be remembered forever, and we will always be there to support each other through our ups and downs. I learned that even though we are Uchinanchu living in different countries, we all have the Uchinanchu spirit inborn in us. For example, even though there were language barriers, we all seemed to connect with one another and form one large family. Another example is how everyone knew how to dance kachaashi, and everyone joined in when the music started playing. This Okinawa trip was a lot of firsts for me, it was the first time traveling by myself and it was my first time meeting Uchinanchu from abroad. Both of these firsts were learning experiences. I am now an independent traveler, brave enough to visit my friends all over the world, and I have become a global citizen. This Study Tour was such a great opportunity to expand my horizons and become a part of a larger world community. I greatly appreciate being able to participate in the Okinawa Junior Study Tour for 2008. This trip to Okinawa was the trip of a lifetime for me. What could be better than to travel to find one’s roots, to study culture, and form friendships that will last a lifetime? This trip has helped me to find my Uchinanchu Identity, and has connected me with Uchinanchu all over the world. I am so grateful to the people of Okinawa and the Okinawan Government for giving me the chance to visit Okinawa and learn about my heritage. My friends and I all appreciate the opportunity that we were given. We will never forget the lessons that we learned and the memories we made together. 2008 Okinawa Junior Study Tour Youth Homestay Program in By Marcie Miyuki Moribe Okinawa R eceiving the Okinawa Junior Study Tour scholarship gave me the opportunity to learn about Okinawan culture. During the study tour, we did everything from attending lectures, to hiking, to hands-on crafts. The first day of the tour was to network and meet the other participants from the different countries. I did not know that there were Uchinanchu in places like Cuba, Malaysia and New Caledonia. We had language lessons and learned about each other’s countries. I was amazed to hear Marcie Miyuki Moribe Japanese, English, Spanish, Portuguese and French all being spoken in the same room. It was so astonishing because they were all Uchinanchu speaking those languages. I really enjoyed the nature aspects of the study tour. It was my first experience going to an Okinawan beach and going hiking in Okinawa. It was so breathtakingly beautiful to be surrounded by nature when we were hiking to Hiji Falls. There was so much greenery; I could imagine what it must have been living in the old days. We saw many kinds of lizards, and chameleons, and we also saw a snake. I was so hot and sweaty by the time we got to the waterfall; it looked like I went swimming. The waterfall was beautiful, it was so tall, and the sound was so relaxing. Dipping my feet in the water was so refreshing. It was such a wonderful experience to have gone hiking in Okinawa. Learning about the history of one’s culture is an important part of discovering one’s identity. We toured Shuri Castle and learned about the glorious days of the Ryukyu Kingdom. We also visited the Peace Park to learn about the Battle of Okinawa. Learning about the history of war in Okinawa affected me the most. Seeing the pictures of people suffering in war torn Okinawa was heartbreaking, I could not help but cry. Hearing the first hand story of war from Mr. Nagata, I could feel his pain. I could never imagine what it was like not being able to help others to survive, or what it was like to have lost his friends and family. Mr. Nagata said, “War makes human beings demons” because our morals disappear when thinking about our own survival. Although I have not experienced war, I understand Okinawa’s peace message clearly. The Uchinanchu experienced so much suffering during the war that they do not want it to happen again. This study tour is TOMMY S. TOMA CONTRACTOR, INC. LIC-B-171 General Repairs, Home Remodeling, Apartments New Dwelling and Commercial Interiors Thomas Toma and Wilbert Toma 820 Iwilei Rd., Honolulu, HI 96817 Telephone 524-5143 T he Okinawa Prefectural Government (OPG) has just announced the implementation of its Okinawan Youth Homestay Program in Okinawa. OPG would like to recruit students of Okinawan ancestry from abroad to homestay in Okinawa and learn about their ethnic culture and history while networking with families and new friends in Okinawa. Here are the some of the basic qualifications and conditions set forth by OPG: 1. Participants must have a strong desire to learn about their ethnic heritage and be willing to participate in OPG’s planned activities; 2. Participant must be between 13-25 years of age and attending middle school, high school or college and in good physical and mental health; 3. Pay for own round-trip airfare to and from Okinawa, medical expenses and travel insurance; 4. Lodging and meals in Okinawa will be provided by host family; 5. OPG will provide a subsidy of 50,000 yen (approximately $500) to assist in covering some of the participant’s travel expenses; and 6. Complete all documentation and essay and submit by the deadline of November 7 (Japan time). Please call the Hawaii United Okinawa Association at 676-5400 for details. Eisa performers from Meio University in Nago delight the audience with their energetic performance. October 2008 21 Executive Council mtg, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 26 Hui Makaala Luncheon and Fashion Show; Boutique-9am, Lunch-Noon, Fashion Show-1pm 28 Administration Com. mtg, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm November 2008 4 Executive Council mtg, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 6 Communications & Information, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm Club Development mtg, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 9 Music & Dance of Okinawa, celebrating 80 years of Okinawan Community by the Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai; Maui Arts & Cultural Center; 2pm 16 Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai-Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo 10th anniversary recital~Udui Kahuu, A Gift for Eternity, Hawaii Theatre Center, 2pm 18 Board of Directors mtg, Legacy Ballroom, 7pm 23 Kimutaka no Amawari--Daiichi Hirata, charity concerts to benefit HUOA, Legacy Ballroom, 1pm & 6pm 25 Administration Com. mtg, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 27 THANKSGIVING DAY -- HOC Office Closed 29 HUOA Winter Craft Fair, Hawaii Okinawa Center; 9am-3pm 30 HUOA Winter Craft Fair; Hawaii Okinawa Center; 9am-2pm December 2008 2 Executive Council mtg; Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 4 Seniors Fair, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 10am-3pm 4 Communications & Information, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 8 Club Development Com. mtg, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 10 Evening in Waipio Craft Fair, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 5:30-9pm 24 CHRISTMAS EVE--HOC open 8:30a-Noon 25 CHRISTMAS DAY--HOC Office Closed 30 Administration Com. mtg, Serikaku Chaya, 7pm 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE--HOC open 8:30a-Noon Classes • Meetings at Hawaii Okinawa Center: HUOA Sanshin: every Thursday, 7pm*/Ikebana: every third Wednesday, 7pm* Karaoke nite: last Tuesday, 6:30pm*/Kobudo Taiko: every Monday, 7pm, contact Calvin Nakama 224-7374 Monday Crafters: every Monday, 8:30am*/Okinawan Genealogical Society mtg: 3rd Saturday, 9am*/Uchinaaguchi: every 3rd Monday, 7pm* *for more information, please call 676-5400 Watch “Hawaii Okinawa Today,” Monday evenings at 7 p.m. on ‘Olelo–Oceanic Cable Channel 53. You can also view our shows on Olelonet – simultaneous Web streaming. For updated information contact; [email protected] or visit our website; www.huoa.org for detailed information. Nov 3 Okinawan Festival 2006 – Show #3: at Kapiolani Park, highlighting Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai-Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo; Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai Hawaii Shibu, and Wayne Takamine and the Two Ti Leaf Band Nov 10 Unji Kumiti, From the Heart by Nidaime Teishin Kai Hawaii Shibu - Show #3: a tribute to the late Kiyoshi Kinjo held at the Hawaii Okinawa Center on November 3, 2007 (Premiere) Nov 17 Okinawan Festival 2006 – Show #4: at Kapiolani Park, highlighting Radio Okinawa-Miuta Taisho, Hooge Kai Nakasone Dance Academy, and Nuuanu Okinawa Shorin-Ryu/Shinden Karate Association Nov 24 Jikoen Hongwanji Mission First Annual Talent Show held on July 10, 2005 Dec 1 Okinawan Festival 2006 – Show #5: at Kapiolani Park, highlighting Royal Hawaiian Band; Uta Sanshin Circle (Sanshin Ensemble), and Hawaii Taiko Kai Dec 8 An Evening of Okinawa Classical Dance by Jimpu Kai USA Kin Ryosho Ryukyu Geino Kenkyusho-Hawaii Shibu held at the Mission Memorial Auditorium on August 5, 2006 (Premiere) Dec 15 Okinawan Festival 2006 – Show #6: at Kapiolani Park, highlighting Okinawa Buyo Club; Uta Sanshin Ensemble (HUOA Sanshin Class, Nidaime Teishin Kai Hawaii and Hilo Shibu); and Calabash Dec 22 Okinawan Festival 2007 – Show #12: at Kapiolani Park, featuring Rinken Band – Part One (Premiere) Dec 29 Okinawan Festival 2006 – Show #7: at Kapiolani Park, highlighting Ryukyu Sokyoku Hozon Kai Hawaii Shibu-Sarina Sokyoku Kenkyusho, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii, and Shinsato Shosei Kai **Subject to Change** (entries as of 9/08) ������������������������������ ��������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� �����
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