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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

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photo by Cora Hiranaka

Shimakutuba (Indigenous Languages of Okinawa) Exhibit

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photo by Cora Hiranaka

Okinawan Kimono and Paarankuu Dressing 

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photo by Milton Hee

Purchase "Chimugukuru" and Okinawan Cultural Cookbook

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