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Bunkwa Nu Shima
(The Cultural Village)
Hui O Laulima’s Cultural Village features a variety of displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities related to Okinawan culture.
This year’s special exhibit will showcase Okinawan Musical Instruments with interactive performances and demonstrations to bring the music alive.
Pop-up Performances
Saturday, 8/31
11:00 AM
Uta Sanshin (The Heart and Soul of Okinawan Music)
Keith Nakaganeku, Shihan
2:00 PM
Mimi Gusui (Open Ears, Open Heart: The Okinawan Music Ensemble)
Norman Kaneshiro, Shihan
3:00 PM
Uchinaaguchi and the Language of Music
Brandon Ufugusuku Ing
Sunday, 9/1
11:00 AM
Uta Sanshin (The Heart and Soul of Okinawan Music)
Keith Nakaganeku, Shihan
12:00 PM
Pop Music
Wani
1:00 PM
Sanshin
Uta-Maai
2:00 PM
Mimi Gusui (Open Ears, Open Heart: The Okinawan Music Ensemble)
Norman Kaneshiro, Shihan
3:00 PM
Uchinaaguchi and the Language of Music
Brandon Ufugusuku Ing
Okinawan Hands-on Crafting
Saturday, 8/31
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Hachimaki Headband
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Yotsudake
2:15 - 3:45 PM
Odaiko Ornament
Sunday, 9/1
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Yotsudake
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Odaiko Ornament
2:15 - 3:45 PM
Hachimaki Headband
Displays and Hands-on Activities
photo by Cora Hiranaka
Shimakutuba (Indigenous Languages of Okinawa) Exhibit
photo by Cora Hiranaka
Okinawan Kimono and Paarankuu Dressing
photo by Milton Hee
Purchase "Chimugukuru" and Okinawan Cultural Cookbook
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