37Th Annual Okinawan Festival

www.huoa.org July/August 2019 Issue #181 Circulation 9,657 37th Annual Okinawan Festival - We’re Back at the Hawaii Convention Center! By Lynn Miyahira, Okinawan Festival Chair he Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) proudly presents the 37th Annual Okinawan Festival at the Hawaii Convention Center! Celebrating the theme of “Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha,” 37th Annual Okinawan Festival the Okinawan Festival on August 31 and September 1, 2019 promises to be a weekend full of deli- August 31 & September 1, 2019 Tcious food, great entertainment and lots of fun for people of all ages! Admission $2 per person (cash only) Last year, an estimated of 56,000 people attended Children 12 & under, Seniors 65+ are free the two-day event, and we are hoping to have even Hawaii Convention Center more people join us this year! We want to thank the 1801 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815 community for enthusiastically supporting us last year as we transitioned to the Convention Center, and we hope August 31 (Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm to make this year an even better experience for everyone. • Live entertainment: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Our festival is one of the largest events held at the Hawaii • Bon Dance: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Convention Center and the only volunteer-run event of (Booths will be closed except Okinawa Soba, Andagi and this magnitude. We now have almost 4,000 volunteers Andadog will be sold during bon dance until 8 pm) coming together to help put on the Okinawan Festival! September 1 (Sunday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Admission will be $2 per person, per day (cash only) Live entertainment: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm and tickets can be purchased at the Convention Center Parking and Transportation lobby starting at 8 a.m. on both days. Children 12 and Parking Information for both days: under and seniors 65 and over are free. No admission Center parking open from 7:00 am charge for volunteers and entertainers. Admission is only Shuttle from McKinley High School begins at 7:00 am required for first floor Hall; the third floor rooms do not require admission (please see the map for which rooms Parking at the Hawaii Convention Center for $10. are on the third floor). Proceeds from the Okinawan Entrance is on Kalakaua Ave, opens at 7AM. Park at McKinley High School & ride HUOA’s Okinawan Festival go towards sustaining the Hawaii Okinawa Festival Shuttle Bus for $3 roundtrip. The shuttle will Center and also support numerous cultural educational run between McKinley High School and the Hawaii programs, including Okinawan cultural performing arts Convention Center continuously during the Festival. classes held at the Hawaii Okinawa Center, Hawaii- Coming from Waikiki? The closest trolley stop is at Okinawa Student Exchange Program, Children’s Ala Moana Shopping Center, which is about an 8-minute Cultural Day Camp, Senior Health & Wellness Fair, the walk from the Convention Center. Community Service Outreach Picnic, and much more. Lyft Ride Share discounts from Friday Aug 30-Sept 1! Moving the Festival to the Convention Center last New users use discount code OKIFEST2019 for year provided the HUOA with an opportunity to showcase additional activities and displays. The $2 off the first 10 ride (up to $20 in credit); existing spacious and comfortable environment (with air-conditioning and clean restrooms) made for a users use OKIFEST19 $5 off Lyft XL ride. smoother experience for everyone—especially for those with wheelchairs, walkers and strollers. “It was Social Media the first time my grandfather went and years since my aunts attended the festival… and they had the Website: www.okinawanfestival.com best time!” said Lopaka Purdy, an Okinawan-at-heart from Waimanalo, Oahu. Facebook Page: Okinawan Festival Parking is available at the Convention Center for $10. Overflow parking is available at McKinley Instagram: @okinawanfestival High School with Festival shuttle service for $3. We also strongly recommend carpooling, using city Hashtag: #okifest2019 buses, taxis, Biki or rideshare services to get to the Festival. Drop off is allowed in the front of the Convention Center. See details to the right on Lyft discounts all weekend. Continued on Page 3 Inside This Issue 2019 Okinawan Festival Chair’s Message (continued on page 3 & 5) •••••••••••••••• Page 1 President’s Message ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 2 Executive Director’s Message/Okinawan Festival (cont.) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 3 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Honolulu, HI No. 659 Permit Chinagu Eisa Celebrates 10th Anniversary ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 4 Olelo Community Outreach/Okinawan Festival (cont.) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 5 Okinawan Festival T-shirts/Festival Photo Contest Information •••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 6 Festival Food Favorites/Food Booth Volunteer Schedule •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 7 Festival Cultural Booths/Booth Volunteer Schedule •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 8 Okinawan Festival Entertainment ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 9 2019 Okinawan Festival Map - Hawaii Convention Center ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pages 10 & 11 Ikuyu Madin/Preserving Our Legacy/HUOA Donations/Proverbs •••••••••••••• Pages 12 & 13 Karii Event/Autumn Dance Matsuri •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 14 Club News/Maui Okinawan Festival/OGSH •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 15 High School Student Exchange ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 16 Mensore •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 17 UJSH Installation/Senior Health & Wellness •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 18 HUOA Schedule of Events /HOT Schedule •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 19

Hawaii United Okinawa Association Okinawa United Hawaii 94-587 Ukee Street Waipahu, Hawaii 96797 2019 Okinawan Festival Schedule/Festival Hours/Parking Info •••••••••••••••••••••• Page 20 2 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 President’s Message UCHINANCHU By Jocelyn Ige Ippee Nifee Deebiru... Mahalo!

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 May 1 to June 30, 2019. aitai! Summer is almost coming to an end and club picnics are Hatsue Asato Paul & Katherine Kiyabu Karen Tamanaha wrapping up! Participation in the Pan Pacific Parade, Senior William & Janet Ginoza Antoku Kobashigawa Evelyn Tengan H th Fair, Irei no Hi, Hawaii Okinawa Student Exchange 30 Anniversary Mike Higa Albert Mayeshiro A.E. Tsuru celebration in Okinawa, United Japanese Society of Hawaii’s Installation Charles A. Higa James S. Nakasone Walter W. Wauke th and Kenjinkai Recognition, Yuntaku and Hui Maka’ala’s 50 Anniversary Juliet Jakahi Judith Sheldon Byrnes Yamashita Scholarship Luncheon kept the members’ calendars full. I hope you were June Takeno able to join us in these events. School is now in session and the exciting Okinawan Festival is just around the corner. The question asked throughout the year is, “How does HUOA do it all?” HUOA is a nonprofit organization with a very small paid staff at 2019 Calendar of Events the Hawaii Okinawa Center under the direction of Executive Director Jon Itomura. The implementation of HUOA programs is driven by clubs and The year at a glance! volunteers, including the HOC staff. The Executive Council, comprised of the officers elected by the Board Aug 30 Karii: An Awamori Experience, of Directors and the advisors, help to coordinate with the clubs in charge Hawaii Convention Center Ballroom of various events that help HUOA to promote, preserve and perpetuate the Okinawan culture and heritage. Aug 31-Sept 1 Okinawan Festival, Hawaii Convention Center There are also many volunteers who come to the center daily to help Sept 2 Aloha Party, HOC the staff with maintaining the facility, assist in the office, develop those Sept 14 Autumn Matsuri, HOC wonderful Hawaii Okinawa Today video programs, provide support to Oct 3-14 Study Tour to Okinawa the visitors who come to the HOC museum and genealogy center, and so many more. And, if you are reading this message, you are most likely one Oct 5 Kansha – Chinagu Eisa 10th Anniversary of the many volunteers who come out whenever we ask for help. Concert, Farrington HS Auditorium Clubs membership is not the same as it was back in the 50s, 60s, 70s Oct 29 Uchinanchu No Hi Celebration, HOC and 80s. Much started to change as members’ age group changed. Clubs Nov 2 Legacy Banquet, Hilton Hawaiian Village had over 300 members and some over 500 members coming to their shinnen enkai and picnics. Back then, many families gathered around the Nov 24 Uchinamun Variety Show, HOC patriarch and the matriarch of the family. Were you ever told, “Because Nov 30-Dec 1 Winter Craft Fair, HOC Grandma/Bachan said to go to the party or Grandpa/Jiichan going to be Dec 11 An Evening in Waipio Craft Fair, HOC at the picnic, so you better be there too!” And, if you didn’t meet up at the main house, you were probably Check HUOA website – www.huoa.org for more information. bringing potluck to uncle and auntie’s house. Maybe at those gatherings, the call for help would go out, “Hey, our club has andagi for festival. Who can come out? Don’t forget to sign up with Auntie before you leave or she’s gonna call you up! Who didn’t buy their scrip yet, go get them from Uncle (who may be waiting by your car.) Ok, we see you at the festival!” That process is now jokingly called, “I was volun-told,” but we came, had fun, and were ready to do it again. Well, “volun-told or volunteering,” this is the spirit that brings HUOA the multitude of members that give so much time and effort. It’s about working together to make it happen. The “Uchinanchu Chimugukuru” – the soul, the spirit and the heart– is why HUOA can continue to bring “Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha” to the 37th Annual Okinawan Festival. There were over 3,500 volunteers at last year’s festival. Family and friends came out to care and share. Thank you to each and every one of you for your special talent and time. Your unselfish giving is reflective of your ancestors—those who went before you and you in turn, teach others UCHINANCHU to Yuimaaru—to kokua from the heart. Ippe Nifee Deebiru. Uchinanchu is the newsletter of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Although subject to change, issues will be published bi-monthly. Volunteer writers are wel- The Goose Story: come. Send your name, address and telephone number to Uchinanchu Newsletter, In the fall, (not so much in Hawaii), when geese fly south for winter, Hawaii United Okinawa Association, 94-587 Ukee St., Waipahu, Hawaii 96797. they fly in a “V” formation. A scientific reason is that as each bird flaps its E-mail articles to [email protected]. Uchinanchu reserves the right to edit all mate- wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in rial for clarity and accuracy. the “V” formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. HUOA President •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jo Ige People who share a common direction and sense of community can get Executive Director •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jon Itomura where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling Editorial/Production Services ••••••••••••••• MBFT Media: Arnold Hiura, on the thrust of one another. When a goose falls out of formation, it Eloise Hiura and Hilma Fujimoto suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly ADVERTISING INFORMATION gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird Uchinanchu reaches over 9,700 households. For advertising rates and more in front. Always remember: you are not alone. We fly together. N’kashin information, contact us at: Tel: (808) 676-5400 – Email: [email protected] – tchu nu kutuba ya, amari fusuko neran. (Sayings of the ancients are still true www.huoa.org and applicable.)

• HUOA Office Will Be Closed During The Okinawan Festival Weekend • Saturday, August 31 - Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 (Labor Day) Please join us at Hawaii Convention Center! July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 3 The first floor of the Festival will Executive Director’s Message have all the Food Booths, including By Jon Itomura Pigs Feet Soup, Okinawa Soba, Yakisoba, ore than 20 years ago, I initiated my involve- Okidog, Chili Frank Plate, Yakitori, ment with HUOA. Subsequently, 11 years Champuru Plate (vegetarian options ago,M I started my term as HUOA President. My theme available), steamed Okinawan Sweet for 2008 was “Shinai Gukuru – Hearts in Harmony” and Potato, Chicken Plate, Andadog and I emphasized that in order to fulfill HUOA’s humble of course ANDAGI! Also on the first purposes, we must put aside our differences of per- floor will be the Main Entertainment, spectives and perceptions to strive for common goals. T-shirts, Plants, Country Store, Now, it is 2019, and I still hold that theme close to Children’s Games, Keiki Corner, my heart. Upon the thoughtful contributions of four Health Education, Olelo Community butterfly cocoons from HUOA volunteer librarian Media, Bonsai, Beer Garden and the Charlene Nekomoto, I was able to release two of the Info Booth. There will be lots of rest new butterflies a couple weeks ago to symbolize an old relationship yet a areas and chairs so we welcome people new beginning for me and HUOA. to get their food and do their shopping, With a little over a month under my belt, I am very excited about all the and then head up to the third floor, too! new ideas and programs that HUOA will be looking into and all of the anni- The Third Floor “Mura” will have versary celebrations on the horizon for 2020. I am committed to ensuring our Craft Gallery (expanded to two that HUOA will be able to prosper going forward. rooms since it was so popular last With our 37th Annual Okinawan Festival—and our second year at the year). The Yuimaaru Room will have Hawaii Convention Center—just around the corner, I am reminded of the historical exhibits, storytelling and words spoken by Roy Kaneshiro: “An idea in itself is really nothing. But fun, quick, workshops where you can “Learn how to be Okinawan.” Other because of the cooperation, the hard work from the Okinawan community rooms include Heiwa Dori with specialty goods imported from Okinawa itself, that’s why the festival has become successful.” We, the Uchinanchu such as konbu, andagi mix, shikwasa (Okinawan lemon-lime) juice, and community, are an amazing group and the many facets of HUOA, an even sanpin (jasmine) tea. The Okinawa Genealogical Society of Hawaii will have more incredible symbol and living legacy of our proud Okinawa heritage. an immigrant database containing 19,000 records to help you find your Chibariyo and away we go! roots and as well as representatives from the Okinawa Prefectural Library to help you find relatives in Okinawa. The Bunkwa nu Shima or Cultural Continued from Page 1 Village is where you can improve your knowledge of Okinawan culture. We’re Back at the Hawaii Convention Center! This year, they have a special feature on Okinawan tattoos with a book Doors will open at 9 a.m. on both days with entertainment starting at signing with the author and illustrator of “Okinawan Princess - Da Legend 9:30 a.m. Special performances from Okinawa include the winner of Radio of Hajichi Tattoos.” They will also have historical displays on why women’s Okinawa’s 2019 Miuta Taisho Song Contest – the Champu Ryu Geino Dan, hands were tattooed, and you can have your own hands tattooed too! We eisa drummers and shi-shi mai performers from Yomitan Village, and the will also have a movie room with showings of “Jimami Tofu,” the Emmy Ikuko Matsukawa choral group. Local Okinawan performing arts groups Award winning show “Family Ingredients” with an episode on Okinawa will be gracing the stage with Okinawan dance, karate, taiko, eisa, minyo (folk Soba, “Pigs to Okinawa”documentary, as well as the “Ryujin Mabuyer” movie music) and more. The largest indoor Bon Dance will be held on Saturday (similar to an Okinawan Kikaida). The Okinawan Experience Room will only from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Only select food items—Okinawa soba, andagi, showcase a mini-stage with more performances by our entertainers and also andadog and bento—will be sold during the Bon Dance. a sanshin shop where you can purchase your own sanshin. Finally, the We Are Continued on Page 5 4 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 Chinagu Eisa Celebrates 10th Anniversary e are proud to announce that Chinagu Eisa Hawaii will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary! It has been quite the journey and we trulyW would not be here without the support of HUOA and everyone in the Okinawan community. Chinagu Eisa was formed in 2008 to perpetuate the Okinawan culture to the younger generation and local community. We are a multi-generational group with members ranging in age from 4 to over 80 years old. To commemorate our 10 years, we will be doing a concert, “Kansha,” on October 5, 2019 at the Farrington High School Auditorium. We will be joined by Naha Daiko, our amazing and dynamic sister group from Okinawa. Naha Daiko has been a great friend to us and they continue to inspire us every day.

are grateful for the love and friendship we Ticket Information: have received from Naha Daiko and our $35.00 general admission many friends in Okinawa. We are thankful $60.00 reserved VIP for the support from and partnership with HUOA and its member clubs. On top of that, we have two very special guest performers joining us seating & parking We also want to take a moment to in this celebration. Ikeda Suguru, an Okinawan artist from a small village Contact: 808-271-0733 express our deep appreciation to our of Iriomote Island, is a powerful soul singer who sings about his feelings or email: members and the entire Chinagu family. for Okinawa and its people. He performed with us in 2012 and we are [email protected] Many of us have been in the club for over very honored that he will be joining us again. The second guest performer Tickets also available five years. Some people join the club to is Udui Haru. Led by Keiko Miyagi Sensei, Udui Haru is an Okinawan at HUOA office exercise, socialize, make new friends, and, performing arts group. From traditional dancing to karate, uta-sanshin, and of course, because they love eisa. Whatever creative dance, the group has traveled all over the world to promote and the reason, through thick and thin, we have become a family. Please join showcase the beauty of the Okinawan performing arts. We are excited for Chinagu Eisa, Naha Daiko, Ikeda Suguru and Udui Haru with “Kansha” the collaboration. on October 5 at Farrington High School Auditorium. It will be a night to This will be the last series of our “kansha” concerts. For Chinagu Eisa, the remember with dynamic and powerful performances! Ippe nifee deebiru! word “kansha” means gratitude, which is held very dear to our hearts. We July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 5 Continued from Page 3 ‘Ōlelo Community Outreach We’re Back at the Hawaii Convention Center! HUOA Room is where you can learn about – “Express Yourself” At the all the wonderful clubs and organizations (and sign up for membership too) that make Okinawan Festival up our Okinawan community. lelo invites you to the “EXPRESS YOURSELF” Welcome Station On Friday, August 30, we will be kicking that will empower, equip and engage you by providing general off the Festival with KARII! – An Awamori information,‘Ō special takeaways, and prize drawing opportunities for all Experience. Join us for this fundraiser featur- Okinawan Festival participants and will also be offering fun interactive ing Okinawa’s native distilled liquor with experiences to raise awareness of ‘Ōlelo’s mission, services, equipment, and food from some of Hawaii’s top restaurants. resources. ‘Ōlelo’s Welcome Station can be found on the first floor of the The event will be on Friday, August 30, from Festival in the main exhibit hall and will be offering: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Hawaii Convention Prize Drawings for festival participants who complete an “Xpress” activi- Center’s fourth floor ballroom. “Karii!” is a ties card. toast offering happiness and good fortune Subscriptions for ‘Ōlelo’s quarterly Newsletter offering additional oppor- and many of the chefs will be making one- tunities to enter drawings for great prizes and receive an `Olelo pinwheel. of-a-kind dishes for this event. Participating Festival Chair Lynn Miyahira A “Bring Your Own Device Hands-On Station” (EQUIP BYOD). Students restaurants include 53 By The Sea, Chef Chai, from ‘Ōlelo’s JAM program and student interns provide instructions and Bamboo Catering, Feast (Jon Matsubara), Halekulani, Mariposa, Mud Hen tips on how to capture quality video using smart devices. Microphones, Water, MW Restaurant, The Pig and The Lady, Roy’s, Tango Contemporary Café, holders, and tri-pods will be on full display to test and try. and Viaggio. Individual tickets are $125 and are available online at hnltix.com An “EMPOWER Photo Station”: Festival participants can have a photo or at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Join us for this fun event to learn more about taken and emailed or texted. Photos also get posted to `Ōlelo #hashtags and awamori and its cultural significance in Okinawa (and eat really good food too)! social media feeds. We would like to thank our sponsors Central Pacific Bank, Island Insurance, An “ENGAGE Soap Box Station”: Festival participants can have a star- Sun Noodle, and JTB USA, as well as funding by Hawaii Tourism through ring role in a Public Service Announcement related to the Okinawan Festival the Community Enrichment Program and in-kind support from the City & that is edited on-the-spot, posted online and aired on ‘Ōlelo channels. Come County of Honolulu. A special thanks goes to our presenting sponsor Zippy’s and share your special Okinawan Festival message with us. for their continued support of the Okinawan Festival. They have been a long- Did you know that HUOA has been partnering with ‘Ōlelo since the time partner and have supported us in many ways such as offering a special 1990s? ‘Ōlelo supports our Hawaii Okinawa Today (HOT) weekly televi- Shoyu Pork menu, the Zippy’s Keiki Menu, and various marketing efforts for sion program on ‘Ōlelo Channel 53 (refer to page 19 of this newsletter for the Festival. the HOT schedule). Our HOT video crew is comprised of an awesome team Personally, the Okinawan Festival has been home to many fond memories of HUOA volunteers lead by Steve Arashiro and Ron Miyashiro. The vol- and I want to make sure we continue this tradition for our next generation. I unteers work with ‘Ōlelo to use its professional-grade video equipment at would like all of our HUOA volunteers to remember that the reason we do this various HUOA events, and then spend countless hours editing and putting festival is to “Share Uchinanchu Aloha” with everyone, and, at the end of the together new episodes. Visit ‘Ōlelo’s Welcome Station to get some hands-on day, this is about having fun and building community. There are few volunteer experience in video recording and editing. And, if you find yourself inspired organizations in the world that can put on a festival like this, and we should and wanting more, we welcome you to join our HOT video crew! be extremely proud of our Okinawan community here in Hawaii. Chibariyo! Check out our new website at www.okinawanfestival.com to keep updated with the latest news. We are also on Facebook and Instagram @okinawanfestival and use the hashtag #okifest2019. 6 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 OKINAWAN FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS Available for purchase in Exhibit Hall–First Floor Official Festival Design Official Festival Design (Women)

Shisa Design

Andagi Chondara Design Sanshin Design

Additional details are available on the Festival website and Facebook page. Shirt colors, styles, sizes and quantities are subject to change and availability. Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha OKINAWAN FESTIVAL Photo Contest

Help the Hawaii United Okinawa Association document the Okinawan Okinawan culture as it is expressed through the festival. Examples include, but are Festival by entering its photo contest. Our goal is to gather and archive not limited to: cultural booths, activities and events, people interacting with those photos from this event to preserve the rich history of Okinawan culture booths, activities, or cultural displays. in Hawaii. Feel free to submit photos for any or all of our main themes. CRITERIA: Photos will be judged on originality, Maximum 4 entries (2 photos per theme). composition, style, and the ability to embody our PRIZES: A total of 3 prizes will be awarded. A winner for each theme, and a listed themes as well as the overall festival theme grand prize winner for the best overall photo. Winners will be contacted and of “Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha.” winning photo will be published in the Uchinanchu newsletter and posted CONTEST RULES: online at www.okinawanfestival.com. 1. Photos must be taken during the days of the festival. GRAND PRIZE - $150 and THEME WINNER - $50 (1 prize for each theme). 2. Photographer must be the sole owner of the photo. OHANA Theme: Like other immigrant groups to Hawaii, the Okinawan 3. Photo does not infringe on any copyright, statutory, community has survived through strong ties to Ohana (family) both within common law or other rights of any person, entity, and with the other immigrant communities. Through this theme, we wish to firm or corporation. capture the spirit of Ohana. Examples include, but are not limited to: people 4. Photos must be an original, no computer alterations. enjoying the festival, people working together to make this festival a success, 5. Prints and media will not be returned. or any kind of scene that embodies the Aloha spirit or coming together as Ohana. 6. HUOA has the right to use and publish the photos. CULTURE Theme: The Uchinanchu tradition in Hawaii can be traced back 7. A maximum of two photos can be submitted for each many years. It is our hope that you can capture the spirit and essence of the theme (a maximum of four photos total). 8. To qualify, photo resolution must be at least 2,500 pix.

EMAIL ENTRIES ONLY: [email protected] When emailing entries, provide the below information in the body of the email and match the file name of each to the photo title. Send one (1) entry per mail. Submitted photo resolution must be at least 2,500 pixels in length or width, and print at 300 dpi. All entries must be received by HUOA by 9/20/2019. July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 7 OKINAWAN FESTIVAL FAVORITES Be sure to try everything at this year’s 37th Okinawan Festival We’ll be making all of your favorites!

Pigs Feet Soup Andagi In Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan language), The andagi, or Okinawan doughnut, it’s called ashitibichi. Pigs feet are is an all-around Festival favorite. Basic cooked in a soup stock and garnished doughnut ingredients, such as sugar, with konbu (seaweed), daikon (turnip), flour, milk and eggs, are mixed into togan (squash) and mustard cabbage – a batter and deep-fried. The hand served with hot rice. “dropping” of evenly rounded balls of batter into the hot oil is a show in itself. Yaki Soba Three andagi per package. Okinawa-style soba noodles stir-fried with vegetables and luncheon meat and Andadog seasoned with a special chef’s sauce. The Okinawan version of the corndog. The andadog is a whole hot dog on Okinawa Soba a stick that is dipped into the andagi Okinawan-style soba noodles served in batter and deep fried. hot soup and garnished with kamaboko (fishcake), shoyu pork, green onions Oki Dog and red ginger. A hot dog and chili are wrapped in a soft tortilla with shredded shoyu pork Chili & Rice and lettuce. Chili and rice in a bowl. Sold at Oki Dog/Chili booth. Yakitori stick Skewered chicken grilled to perfection Chili Frank Plate with a touch of teriyaki sauce. Bento–2 Chili and rice plate served with a hot yakitori sticks, rice and furikake. dog. Sold at Oki Dog/Chili booth. Coffee Chicken Plate Andagi and coffee, a perfect match! Too BBQ chicken halves served with choice hot a day for coffee? Special for you…. of brown or white rice and corn or 1/2 Canned Iced Coffee will also be sold in the chicken in a carry-out bag. Andagi booth. Champuru Plate Photos courtesy of Cliff Kimura. If you love Okinawan food, you’ll love this plate: delicious shoyu pork, rice Food Booth Hours Bento Saturday 9 am – 5 pm and champuru – a mixture of stir-fried Bentos available for purchase vegetables, luncheon meat and agedofu Booths open during for our bon dance crowd. (deep-fried tofu) – served with andamisu Bon Dance until 8 pm are (pork and miso mixture) and choice Saturday starting late after- Andagi, Andadog and of brown or white rice. Vegetarian noon and while supplies last! Okinawa Soba *while supplies last Champuru also available. Purchase Go to the Chicken Booth to steamed Okinawan sweet potato. purchase. Sunday 9 am – 4 pm OKINAWAN FESTIVAL FOOD BOOTH VOLUNTEERS SCHEDULE Andagi: Oki Dog, Chili & Rice and Chili Frank Plate: Saturday Crew (Mixing): Oroku Aza Jin Kai (morning shift) Saturday Crew: Okinawa City-Goeku Son (morning shift), Sunday Crew (Mixing): Ginowan Shijin Kai (morning shift) Yagaji Doshi Kai (afternoon shift) Saturday Crew (Cooking): Ginowan Shijin Kai, Ige’s and Urasoe Shijin Kai Sunday Crew: Hui Makaala Sunday Crew (Cooking): Oroku Aza Jin Kai (all day), Okinawa Soba: Wahiawa Okinawa Kyoyu Kai (morning shift) Saturday Crew: Tomigusuku Sonjin Kai Ginowan Shijin Kai (afternoon shift) Sunday Crew: Gushikawa Shijin Kai Saturday Crew (Sales): Osato Doshi Kai (morning shift), Pigs Feet Soup: Club Motobu (afternoon shift) Saturday Crew: Kochinda Chojin Kai (morning shift), Shinka (afternoon shift) Sunday Crew (Sales): Haebaru Club (morning shift), Sunday Crew: Kanegusuku Sonjin Kai (morning shift), Courtney Takara’s Gang (afternoon shift) Tamagusuku Club (afternoon shift) Andadog: Rice Cooking/Kitchen Preparation: Saturday Crew: Gaza Yonagusuku Doshi Kai Saturday Crew: Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Sunday Crew: Kin Chojin Kai Sunday Crew: Nishihara Chojin Kai Champuru Plate: Yakisoba: Saturday Crew: Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club Saturday Crew: Guy Shimabukuro’s Gang (morning shift), TBD (afternoon shift) Sunday Crew: Awase Doshi Kai & Hawaii Katsuren Chojin Kai (morning shift), Sunday Crew: Ishikawa Shijin Kai & Onna Sonjin Kai Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (afternoon shift) Yakitori Sticks: Saturday Crew: Haneji Club Chicken Plate: Saturday Crew: Bito Doshi Kai Sunday Crew: Ginoza Sonjin Kai Sunday Crew: Hawaii Sashiki Chinen Doshi Kai Hospitality (Food/drink for volunteers): Saturday Crew: Itoman Shijin Kai Sunday Crew: Yonabaru Chojin Kai 8 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 OKINAWAN CULTURE, SPECIALTY ITEMS & ACTIVITIES Visit www.okinawanfestival.com for more details and performance schedules.

“The Festival” – Exhibit Hall Floor “The Mura – The Village” – Third Floor Rooms Blood Pressure Screening & Health Craft Gallery – Ti Jukuishina Mushimun Education Information Booth (313A & 313B) Okinawans are known to live long healthy lives, so stop by to get your blood pressure Shop for your favorite products like those one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing and jewelry, screened and receive information from doctors and registered nurses on staying healthy. funky t-shirts and gift items. Featured crafters this year include: Country Store – Machiya Gwa •• Marian Au •• One for you and •• CAS Crafts and The Country Store has local fruits and veggies on sale and a host of local food products •• Janimals One for me Collectibles •• One by One Enterprises • Eriko Paquin •• Little Craft Shack including andamiso, tsukemono, manju, mochi, yushi dofu, and more. Jane’s Plantation • •• Taj of Honolulu •• Kawaii Mono •• Kissy Iced Tea with limited edition mason jars will be available. They also sell past year’s festival •• Joy Ishihara •• Beads & Things by Kori •• Earl Shimokawa shirts at a discount. New this year – redwood baskets made from reclaimed wood and •• Fashion with Function! •• Carol Sakai •• Clint Takemoto Asato Family Sherbet. •• Design Club •• Ed Higa •• JEN-E Featured local vendors include: •• Cane Haul Road •• UNIK Gifts and Things •• 11SQUID LLC •• Ala Moana Produce •• Hawaii Bake Shop •• Island Popper •• Nui Imports •• Mona Self •• June Tsukamoto •• Aloha Tofu •• Hawaiian Chip Company •• Kansai Yamato •• Shirley Choy •• METO •• Silver Spring •• Armstrong Produce •• Hawaiian Classic Kitchen •• Special gifts by Clarice •• Kawaii Hawaii, Inc. •• E.L. Woodworks* •• Yeung’s Arts & Crafts •• Huff n’ Puff •• Neckshader •• O-Kimono by Hiromi* •• It’s About Time Children’s Games & Keiki Korner •• Barbara Davis •• *New vendors Tons of fun and lots of awesome prizes at Children’s Games! The Keiki Korner is Cultural Village – Bunkwa Nu Shima (316A) designed for children of pre-school age and below. Admission is 2 scrip per child; The Cultural Village features a variety of displays, demonstrations and hands-on activi- parents are free. This is a safe and fun area just for the little ones and there’s also a ties highlighting Okinawan culture, including Shimakutuba (Okinawan language), cal- dedicated rest area for families. Next door is the Lego Booth featuring hands on Lego ligraphy, and kimono and paranku dressing and picture taking (available for a fee). This activities. year’s special exhibit features Okinawan tattoos with a book signing with Lee Tonouchi Plants – Hanagi Machiyagwa and Laura Kina - author and illustrator of “Okinawan Princess - Da Legend of Hachiji Select from an array of beautiful orchids, outdoor plants, house plants, vibrant water Tattoos.” We will also share historical insight into why women’s hands were tattooed lilies, succulents, air plants and flowering plants. We also have plants to grow your and get your own hands tattooed too! own fruits, vegetables, herbs and more. We take extra care in packaging your plant Heiwa Dori – Market P l a c e (311) purchases so you can transport them home. And, as a complimentary service, we will Come shop at our version of the famous Okinawa street hold your plants for the day so you can enjoy the Festival hands free! marketplace. Specialty foods from Okinawa will be available for sale, such as konbu (dried kelp), goya-cha (bitter melon tea), Okinawa soba noodles, andagi mix, shikwasa (Okinawan lemon-lime) juice, kokuto (black sugar candy), and much more! Movies (313C) - Free Movies include the return of last year’s hit Jimami Tofu and Ryujin Mabuyer the Movie (think of it like an Okinawan Kikaida). Shows include Family Ingredients Okinawa-Soki Soba episode and Pigs to Okinawa, a documentary about the 550 pigs sent after WWII. Okinawa Experience/Mini Stage (315) FESTIVAL BOOTH VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Explore Okinawa through the colorful displays and plan your own visit to Okinawa. Talk Booths at “The Festival” – Exhibit Hall Floor story with members of Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts and meet their shisa! Watch and learn from our local cultural arts groups as they perform on the mini stage. And, don’t Saturday & Sunday: Hawaii Bonsai Association miss your opportunity to purchase a real sanshin from an authentic sanshin shop! Blood Pressure Screening & Health Education: Okinawa Genealogical Society Saturday & Sunday: UH JABSOM, UH Nursing Students Of Hawaii (317A) Children’s Games: Find your roots! Our database contains 19,000 records and covers Okinawan immi- Saturday: Chatan-Kadena Chojin Kai grant information from 1900-1925. Representatives from the Okinawan Prefectural Sunday: Aza Gushikawa Doshi Kai Library (OPL) are able to tap into their vast records to find relatives in Okinawa. Come browse and buy our “Short Story Books” filled with stories of our Issei, Nisei and Sansei Country Store, Machiya-Gwa: life experiences in both Hawaii and Okinawa. We also have a “Beginner’s Guidebook” so Saturday & Sunday: Yomitan Club, Aza Yogi Doshi Kai you can start your own genealogy research. Festival T-Shirts: We Are Huoa! (314) Saturday & Sunday: Urasoe Shijin Kai The We are HUOA! room is designed to provide information and promote the activities Plants, Hanagi Machiya Gwa: and programs of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Talk to students and parents Saturday & Sunday: Yonashiro Chojin Kai of the Hawaii Okinawa Student Exchange Program and find out how you and your high school student can participate. Select HUOA merchandise will be available for sale, Booths at “The Mura–The Village” – Third Floor Rooms including Uchinanchu Annuals. We’ll also have the limited edition Okinawan word shirts Saturday & Sunday: Okinawan Genealogical Society of (proceeds to benefit the student exchange). Also, stop by to visit with researchers from Hawaii (OGSH) Meio University who are looking for participants in their medical study. Cultural Village, Bunka nu Shima: Yuimaaru – Learning Room (312) Saturday & Sunday: Hui O Laulima, HUOA Uchinaaguchi Class, The Yuimaaru Learning Room is where you can learn about the stories and histories of Hawaii Okinawans through exhibits and stories. Learn “How to be More Okinawan” with Center for Okinawan Studies, Japanese Cultural Center 30 minutes classes on dancing, whistling, karate, and language. Listen to award-winning of Hawaii storyteller Alton Chung tell the stories of our community. Craft Gallery: Ti Jukuishina-Mushimun Saturday & Sunday: Oroku Doshi Kai, Hui Okinawa, Hui Alu Inc. Heiwa Dori,Market Place: Saturday: Nago Club, Kitanakagusuku Sonjin Kai Sunday: Gushichan Sonjin Kai Yuimaaru, Learning Room: Saturday & Sunday: Shari Tamashiro’s Gang July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 9 OKINAWAN FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT The 37th Okinawan Festival will showcase local Okinawan performing arts groups and special artists from Okinawa who are sure to charm audiences on Saturday and Sunday. (Please refer to the entertainment schedule on page 20 of this issue of Uchinanchu.) Festival Entertainment - Saturday Matsukawa Ikuko Chorus Group Saturday 3 p.m. Aiko Maeshiro, Group Leader The Matsukawa Ikuko group was established in 1986. Since then, it has grown into eight groups consisting of over 100 performers that have performed all over Japan. The members find joy in their music and practice a variety of genres, focusing mainly on Japanese lyrical songs, Okinawan songs, and popular songs. Their performance will feature 45 members as they sing nostalgic Okinawan songs. Festival Entertainment - Sunday Radio Okinawa’s 2019 Miuta Taisho Winner – Champu Ryu Geino Dan Sunday 11:15 a.m. This young performing arts group consisting of Hajime Nakasone, Yuya Heshiki and Masamitsu Chinen combine the mediums of dance, folk songs and Okinawan theater. In Okinawa, there are many different schools and styles of the classics, folk singing and dance. However, remove yourself from the framework of any particular school and enjoy a champuru (mix) of talents presented by these artists on stage. You might say this is the emergence of a new school of the performing arts. Yomitan Tokeshi Shishimai Hozonkai (Society of Traditional Yomitan Tokeshi Shishimai Preservation) Sunday 2:30 p.m. Kiyoshi Kobashigawa, Tokeshi Community Center Leader The Tokeshi district in Yomitan village is located in the central area of Okinawa Island. It is a small district with a population of 1,200 people. It is said that Tokeshi shishi (guise of lion) were made in this area about 270 years ago. The Tokeshi shishi is worshiped as a guardian deity that protects the district. Their performance will feature traditional “Tokeshi shishi-mai” using replicas of Tokeshi shishi and “Kodomo shishi-mai” played by elementary and junior high school students. They will be accompanied by live Sanshin and Taiko music. 10 Uchinanchu July/August 2019

Exhibit Hall - First Floor

EXHIBIT 1 NOT ACCESSIBLE OVERFLOW PARKING USE

37 th OKINAWAN FESTIVAL August 31 & September 1, 2019 Hawaii Convention Center ADMISSION – $2.00* PER PERSON, PER DAY (CASH ONLY); FREE: CHILDREN 12 & UNDER AND SENIORS 65+ No admission fee for volunteers and entertainers. The Mura - Third Floor 1. Go to the Admission Tables in the First Floor Main Lobby before entering Exhibit Hall; 2. Pay for admission tickets (cash only) and/or get free tickets for children 12 & under and seniors 65 & over; 3. Enter Exhibit Hall (Third Floor does not require admission). Got a Festival Pin? Skip the Admission Tables and go straight into the Exhibit Hall. *Get $1.00 OFF COUPON with every qualifying purchase at Zippy’s now through September 1.

GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL Refer to detailed parking and shuttle info on page 20. • Park at Hawaii Convention Center for $10 (flat rate, no in-and-out); enter via Kalakaua Ave. • Park for free at McKinkey High School and take shuttle; enter via Pensacola St. Shuttle cost $3 roundtrip (free for children 12 & under or with Festival Pin), purchase tickets at Festival Information Booth. • City bus or Waikiki trolley – stop at Ala Moana Shopping Center, about 8-minute walk to Convention Center. • Use Ride share (Lyft discount codes available) or get dropped off at front driveway via Atkinson Dr. July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 11

ATTRACTIONS & OTHER BOOTHS 1 – Admission 2 – AndaDog 3 – Andagi 4 – Beer Garden 5 – Blood Pressure Screening & Health Education 6 – Bon Dance 7 – Bone Marrow Registry 8 – Bonsai 9 – Champuru 10 – Chicken 11 – Children’s Games (Warabi Corner) 12 – Machiya-Gwa (Country Store) 13 – Dressing Rooms 14 – Information 15 – Keiki Korner 16 – KZOO 17 – Legos 18 – Okidog/Chili 19 – Okinawa Soba 20 – Okinawa VIP 21 – Olelo “Express Yourself” 22 – Photo Opportunities 23 – PIg’s Feet Soup/Yakitori 24 – Plants 25 – Rest Area 26 – Restrooms 27 – Scrip 28 – Stage 29 – Stage Seating 30 – Supply 31 – T-shirts 32 – Volunteer Check-In 33 – Yakisoba 34 – Yakitori

THE MURA - THIRD FLOOR ATTRACTIONS & OTHER BOOTHS 1 – Cold Drinks 2 – Craft Gallery (Ti Jukuishina Mushimun) - 313A & 313B 3 – Cultural Village (Bunkwa nu shima) - 316A 4 – Heiwa Dori (Market Place) - 311 5 – Movies -313C 6 – Okinawa Experience/Mini Stage - 315 7 – Okinawa Genealogical Society of Hawaii - 317A 8 – Performers Room (Geinou Dressing) - 316B & 316C 9 – Volunteer (HiyaMikasa) - 317B 10 – We are HUOA - 314 11 – Yuimaaru - 312 (Learning Room) 12 – Restrooms 13 – Scrip 12 Uchinanchu July/August 2019

Bridging from Generation to Generation - For Our Children!

A Capital Campaign of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association

he Hawaii United Okinawa Association would like to acknowledge the following individuals, families, organizations and companies who have donated or pledged to our Campaign. Since our last report we received $18,190, including a large donation from Ginoza Sonjin Kai and club pledge donations from Aza Yogi Doshi Kai and Nago Club. We are humbled by the support and the confidence IkuyouT have displayed throughy youru generous donations.Madin The Hawaii Okinawa Plaza will be our testament to the future of Okinawan culture in Hawaii. Magukuru Kara Ippee Nifee Deebiru – from our hearts, thank you very much. IKUYU MADIN KAI MEMBERS OF THE 200 FOR 2M CAMPAIGN (Listed Members have either donated or pledged $10,000 or more to our current campaign starting July 1, 2014.) Aloha Tofu Inc., Paul Uyehara Mildred Higa Guy Miyashiro R.K. & C. Shimabukuro Aza Yogi Doshi Kai Dr. Kyoko Hijirida Florence Sueko, Patrick Bob & Mimi Shiroma Nancy Akamine Arizumi, Claire Hui Alu, Inc. & Nona Miyashiro George & Pat Takamiya Matsumoto, Wilma Ogimi Hui Makaala Lawrence & Alice Morisako Courtney Takara Arashiro Ohana Hui O Laulima Catherine Morishige Karen Keiko Tamae & Akira Charles & Gladys Carol & Stanley Ige Mark Mugiishi Sugikawa; Roy, Dawn & Tokunaga Asao Jocelyn Ige Russell & Charlotte Mukai Makana Sugikawa; Janet & Neal Yamanouchi George Bartels, Jr. & Ralph & Jean Ige Nago Club Doreen Bartels Tamagusuku Club In Memory of Melvin Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Dr. Glenn M. & “Blackie” Iha and Benjamin Carol & Jackson Nakasone Cyrus & Ann Tamashiro Lucille K. Biven “Blackie” & Violet Iha Karen Nakasone George & Emeline Tamashiro Ford & Daneil Chinen Richard Iha, Jr. Mitsuko Toguchi Nakasone James M. Tamashiro Family, Dr. Doris Ching Yuriko Inamine in memory of Martha Norman & Renette Nakasone Kame Tamashiro Alton Chung Jon Itomura Okinawa Genealogical Daniel Tengan Furugen Family Ltd. Arthur Kaneshiro Society of Hawaii Partnership Mark & Joanie Teruya Nobuko Kida The Family of Shinichi Gwen & Clayton Fujie Charles T. Toguchi Kin Chojin Kai & Utome Okuhama Gaza Yonagusuku Doshi Kai Linda Torigoe Rodney & Carol Kohagura Oroku Azajin Club Ginowan Club Darryl Uezu Paul Y. & Kristi Komeiji Kaname Oshiro Ginoza Sonjin Kai Alice S. Uyehara The Family of Richard and Ruth Oshiro Haneji Club Kiyoko Kuba - Lui, Chung, Yoshimori Oshiro Maurice & Jean Yamasato Hawaii Shuri-Naha Club Morikami, Kuba-Hori Yasuo and Chiyo Sadoyama Kenneth & Helen Yanamura Christine & Stanley Higa Asako Kuwazaki Steven & Stephanie Saito Nancy & Larry Yogi and Family Henry Shiyei Higa & Gladys Jane Setsuko & Won Kuk Lee The Family of Akira Yomitan Club Matsue Higa by co-trust- Miki & Brian Maeshiro & Jane Sakima Bob Yonahara ees Jane Akiko Kamiya, Harold & Elsie Yonamine Alice Etsuko Higa & Mavis Masaki Jane Serikaku Edward Shisei Higa Dwight T. Matsuda Chris & Shiori Shimabukuro In Memory of Kenneth K. & Hazel C. Uehara Laverne Higa Robert T. Matsuda Earl & Sue Shimabukuro Mark & Hanae Higa Sally & Hisashi Matsumoto Herbert & Lillian Shimabukuro

Donations listed below were received from May 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. OurAza Yogi Doshi Kai by RKSuppo & C Shimabukuro Nagor Clubters by Laverne Higa Karen Tooko Nakasone (2) Ginoza Sonjin Kai Nago Club by Henry Higashi Bob & Mimi Shiroma (2) Nago Club by May Akamine Nago Club by Lori Higashi Robert & Amy Tsuru (2) Nago Club by William Asato Nago Club by Sharon Higashi In Memory of Mildred Adaniya by Minoru Nago Club by DeLaTorre Family (Helene, Nago Club by Tori Miyagi & Jane Oshiro Richard, Chani, Cynthia) Nago Club by Mildred Miyashiro In Memory of Ruth Adaniya by Ernest & Tomi Adaniya Nago Club by Rachel Fu Nago Club by Michael Nakasone In Memory of Gayle Gilbert, Richard Nago Club by William Goya Nago Club by Mae Ogomori Matsumoto & Homer Sheldon by Hawaii Nago Club by Harold Higa Nago Club by Cliff & Mary Provencal Shuri-Naha Club Nago Club by Eunice Hayashi Nago Club by Seki Family (Jean, Stan, Steiler, In Memory of Harold Higa by Kita Nago Club by Calvin Higa Kalei) Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Club Nago Club by Charles Higa Nago Club by Jean H. Shimabukuro In Memory of Lillian Yogi by Kita Nago Club by Helen Higa Nago Club by Guy Tamashiro Nakagusuku Sonjin Kai Nago Club by Kevin Higa Nago Club by Stella Tamashiro & William Speed July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 13 2018 to 2019–Annual Giving Program Hui Makaala Makes a Preserving Our Legacy Difference Thank you, to the many members, friends and businesses that have respond- UOA Executive Director Jon Itomura and Hui Makaala President ed to our 2018/2019 annual giving campaign. We are deeply grateful for the Clayton Uza pose with the new lift for the Hawaii Okinawa confidence you have shown in us sharing your donation dollars. President H Jocelyn Ige reminds us that we must look at the past – to create the future, Center. Hui Makaala donated $10,000 to HUOA to purchase the new “reflection.” We hope all of you will be able to join us at the Hawaii Convention lift, replacing the old one that needed frequent repairs. The lift is cru- Center this Labor Day weekend for our Festival. Remember, it is through your cial to helping with the upkeep and maintenance of HOC. support we have been able to produce such a worthwhile event that allows us Hui Makaala also presented HUOA with a $10,000 check at its to share our rich culture to future generations. recent 50th Anniversary Scholarship Luncheon & Fashion Show to We are in our 9th month in our Annual Giving Campaign, we are pleased to report we received 711 donations, representing $128,017.52. We would espe- complete its $30,000 pledge to the Hawaii Okinawa Plaza. Ippee Nifee cially like to thank Hawaii Taiko Kai & Mitsufumi Ryu Taiko Hozon Kai for their Deebiru to Hui Makaala for their generous support! generous $10,000 donation. We truly appreciate their support and your continued support to the HUOA and Hawaii Okinawa Center. Ippee Nifee Deebiru! The following list of donors reflect contributions from May 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019. DIAMOND ($5,000 AND ABOVE) CONTRIBUTOR ($100 Hawaii Taiko Kai & Mitsufumi Ryu Taiko AND ABOVE) Hozon Kai Anonymous (2) GOLD ($1,000 AND ABOVE) Anonymous In Honor of Derek, Elise and Jeannine Evelyn S. Takamura Miura by Nancy M. Miura In Memory of Genko Yafuso BRONZE ($250 AND ABOVE) FRIENDS ($99 AND BELOW) James & Amy Kishaba Anonymous The Koaniani Fund, an advised fund of Masae Higa Silicon Valley Community Foundation Jerry & Jan Wheeler In Memory of Kameiu & Hatsue Akamine In Memory of Munemitsu & Masuko In Memory of Genyei & Masako Miyashiro Gakiya by Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Itoh

HUOA DONATIONS May 1 - June 30, 2019 HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors: Mike Davis Hawaii Taiko Kai Okinawan Proverbs Hui Makaala of Hawaii Scholarship Fund (Kugani Kutuba) Hui O Laulima Kiramaa miishiga, machigee miiran Okinawa Tourist Service Sashiki Chinen Club きらまーみーしが、まちげーみーらん Shinka （慶良間島（けらましま）は見えるが、まつげはみえない） Ethel M. Teruya Meaning and Interpretation: In Memory of James Joe Gerken by Hui O Laulima You can see the Kerama Islands (across the sea), but you can’t see your eyelashes. (The closest things are the most difficult things to see.) 14 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 Karii: An Awamori Experience Friday, August 30, 2019 6:00PM – 9:00PM Hawaii Convention Center, 4th Floor Ballroom Tickets: $125 – available at HOC or www.hnltix.com

ome experience Okinawa’s unique liquor–Awamori! CPaired with Hawaii’s top local chefs, this event will showcase some of the traditional and not-so-traditional ways of enjoying Okinawa’s famous alcoholic beverage. Your all-inclusive ticket gives you access to dishes from 12 notable Hawaii restaurants along with parings of awamori. Customize your own awamori cocktail using island flavors including pineapple, shiso, ume, and much more.

12 Participating Restaurants: 53 By The Sea Mud Hen Water Chef Chai MW Restaurant Bamboo Catering The Pig and The Lady Feast (Jon Matsubara) Roy’s Halekulani Tango Contemporary Café Mariposa Viaggio

Featured Awamori: Aloha Awamori Mizuho Awamori Hanashimauta Awamori Ryukyu Bijin Awamori Kuba Awamori Shaka Awamori Kura Awamori Shimauta Awamori

Autumn Okinawa Dance Matsuri

Saturday, September 14, 2019 Live Music! 5:00pm – 9:30pm Hawaii Okinawa Free Ono Food! Center Admission! 94-587 Ukee St, Waipio July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 15 Join us for an Okinawan Experience on Maui! he Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai (MOKK), along with co-sponsor TQueen Kaahumanu Center (QKC), will hold its Maui Okinawan Ginoza and Kin Host Student Exchange Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at QKC’s Students from Ginoza Son and Kin Cho arrived on July 24 for a three-week stay in Center Stage. “Chibariyo” is the theme of the Festival being chaired by Hawaii. They will study English at Tokai University during the week and spend time Christine Hondo with lots of support from MOKK members and friends. with local host families for two weekends. Thank you to the Ginoza and Kin club Entertainment will feature members for hosting the students! continuous Okinawan music and dance performed by homegrown talent from Maui, along with performers from Oahu. Taiko and sanshin players as well as odori dancers will also take the stage. There will be something for everyone at the Maui Okinawan Festival – even a craft fair featuring the arts, crafts and jewelry of vendors from Maui and Oahu. Artifacts reflecting Okinawan history will be on view at the cultural display room. Ginoza Sonjin Kai welcoming Ginoza homestay students. Of course no Okinawan fes- Dancer Chihiro Irei performs at the 2017 Maui Okinawan Festival. Photo by Rick Shimomura tival is complete without lots of Okinawan food. The Maui Festival will feature delicious pig’s feet soup, an Okinawan plate lunch, chow fun, everyone’s favorite andagi and more! Our Country Store will feature homemade pickles, maki sushi, baked goods, along with different types of mochi, including nantu and baked mochi. Festival T-shirts will also be available for sale. The Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai welcomes all Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu- at-heart! Mark your calendars and plan on spending September 21 at the Maui Okinawan Festival, “Chibariyo,” at the Queen Kaahumanu Center! And, don’t forget to bring your recyclable bags. For more information on the Festival, please call the Maui Okinawan Cultural Center at 242-1560. Kin Chojin Kai welcoming Kin homestay students. OGSH Wants Your Stories he Okinawa Genealogy Society of Hawaii (OGSH) has a series of Short Story Books that have been published over the years. Volume I wentT to press in 2004 and we have published additional volumes that now bring us to Volume VII, our latest edition. These short story books are an excellent way to preserve and perpetuate some of your family history and stories that would be lost if not captured in a printed format and is a way to pass down your family legacy to your children, grandchildren and future generations. Typically, these stories are 2-3 pages in length and may or may not contain pictures. If interested, we have copies of past books you can review for ideas and a guide to use in writing and submitting your story. We are looking forward to printing Volume VIII and are hopeful that there are stories out there waiting and destined to be shared with our Okinawan community. Each story further strengthens our bonds with the past and the present and each other in a special way. If this short article resonates with you, feel free to contact me, Donna Nakamura, by email at [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you. Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2019. 16 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 The Hawaii-Okinawa Student Exchange Program A Memorable 30th Anniversary Celebration his past June, the HUOA, Okinawa Board of Education and the Iolani’s Caitlyn Kadooka shared, “Okinawa is truly a special place filled Okinawa Prefectural Government reached an incredible milestone with warm and welcoming people that I will never forget. One of the most as Tthey celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Hawaii-Okinawa Student memorable experiences I had in Okinawa was having a barbecue party with Exchange Program (HOSEP). Among all the exchange programs in both and my host, her family, and a few friends from school. The night was filled Hawaii and Okinawa, the HOSEP is by far the longest-running program in with lots of food, laughs, and memories that I will always cherish. I would existence. like to emphasize the unique format of Sixteen Hawaii students—led by this program, which not only allows chaperones Stacy Kawamura and Tom both students to fulfill their sightseeing Yamamoto—were fortunate to have desires as a tourist, but also to experience experienced both the two-week exchange the everyday life of the locals.” activities and the 30th Anniversary Castle’s Kelli Nekomoto shared, “The celebration as well, which was held on experiences from staying with a host June 16 at the Novotel Okinawa Naha family for two weeks and attending a Hotel. It was a very heartfelt experience high school in another country is a once for Michelle Whaley, daughter of the late in a lifetime experience. While attending Jane Serikaku, who traveled all the way Kyuyo and Ginowan High School, from Indiana to Okinawa to attend this I experienced the life of an Okinawan event. Also representing the HUOA were student, saw how their schools are President Jocelyn Ige, Executive Director different from my school in Hawaii, and Jon Itomura, 2011 President Norman felt how kind and welcoming they were, Nakasone, and Jane Serikaku’s nieces even if I just met them. I genuinely woke Elise and Jeannine Miura. up excited every day whether it was The ceremony began with a tribute going on a field trip with the Hawaii to Jane Serikaku, recognizing the students or going to school with my host remarkable contributions she had made sisters. The field trip that impacted me towards the program. Superintendent of Students learn to do calligraphy. the most was the Peace Memorial where the Okinawa BOE, Shojin Heshiki along with President Jocelyn Ige, Okinawa four Okinawan students helped us understand the events surrounding the Hawaii Kyokai leaders Akira Yamauchi and Choko Takayama, and Okinawa Battle of Okinawa. As a student ambassador, it is my job to pass on what I government officials gave heartfelt speeches celebrating the success of the learned to others, broaden my knowledge about cultures different from mine, program. Also in attendance were the Hawaii and Okinawa students, host and to do my part to continue to maintain peace throughout the world.” families, former chaperones, coordinators, Okinawa BOE officials, and Punahou’s Lauren Kim shared, “The most memorable event for me was Okinawa-Hawaii Kyokai members. the school’s cultural festival. Preparations for the festival started only a couple In addition to this year’s 30th Anniversary event, the Hawaii students weeks before the festival, and each class was required to create something to were completely immersed in the culture of Okinawa during their two-week share with the public. There were plays, parodies, haunted houses, games, experiences. They were able to express how much of an impact the two-week and cafes—all made and run by students. Leading up to the festival, students experience had made on them. would stay after school to prepare. During the second week of the trip, I stayed after school with Sorane and helped to draw signs, hang up posters, and paint decorations for their “cinema” to showcase the movie they made. I had the chance to spend my last two days in Okinawa with Sorane and her classmates, which I enjoyed as they were funny and great to talk to. During those last two days, it was exciting to see the different classes’ creativity and everyone’s hard work pay off.” Moanalua’s Jaycie Ota advised, “Don’t fear any sort of language barrier, as many students have done this program with little to no Japanese experience and still had an amazing time with the student they host and the family they stay with. It really is an experience like no other to not only have a student stay with you but to learn about their culture and normal life through hosting them as well as staying with their family. The field trips in Okinawa are one experience that everyone should try but it’s simply hosting a student that makes this program so unforgettable.” To culminate the 30th Anniversary celebration, during Phase I of next year’s exchange, the HUOA will be hosting an event at the Hawaii Okinawa Center with our Okinawa delegation on March 12, 2020, to celebrate 30 years of the Hawaii-Okinawa Student Exchange Program. To all who have been supporting this program, Ippei Nifwe De-biru!

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A group of students from Soong Chun Hyang University in Korea visited HOC as part of their research on cultural centers in Hawaii. 18 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 UJSH 61st Installation and Senior Health & Wellness Fair nother successful Senior Health & Wellness Fair is in the books! Recognition Celebration AThank you to all who attended—we hope you learned a lot and he United Japanese Society of Hawaii (UJSH) installed its new leader- had some fun, too! To our vendors, thank you for participating and sup- ship and recognized Outstanding Kenjin Kai members on June 22 at porting HUOA. And, a big Ippe Nifee Deebiru to Kita Nakagusuku Sonjin theT Manoa Grand Ballroom. HUOA selected Courtney Takara as its honor- ee. Fellow HUOA member Leroy Nagasako was honored by the Wahiawa-

Waialua Hiroshima Kenjin Kai as its Outstanding Kenjin Kai member and Frances Nakachi Kuba was installed as UJSH President-elect. Also installed Kai and Kochinda Chojin Kai for coordinating this event along with were Norman Nakasone and David Jones as Treasurers, Jo Ige, Karen Kuba all the awesome volunteers who took time off to help at the Fair. The Hori and Courtney Takara as Directors, and David Arakawa and Cyrus Senior Health & Fitness Fair is an annual event, free and open to the Tamashiro continue to serve as UJSH Past Presidents/Advisors. public, providing use- The afternoon program featured some Okinawan performances ful information and including Courtney and Leroy playing sanshin with members of Ryukyu resources for seniors Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyu Choichi Kai USA and dances by and caregivers in our Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai France Nakachi Ryubu Dojo. HUOA brought community. a large cheering section to congratulate Courtney, Leroy and Frances. July/August 2019 Uchinanchu 19

August 2019 Our new episodes premiere on the first and third Saturday of the month at 7 30 Karii: An Awamori Experience, Hawaii Convention Center pm and repeat the following Thursday at 5 pm on ‘Olelo Community Media Ballroom, 6pm Channel NATV 53. No HOT show is aired on the fifth Thursday of a month. All our shows are submitted in high definition format. ‘Olelo currently offers HD 31 37th Okinawan Festival, Hawaii Convention Center programming on Hawaiian Telcom’s channels 1049 and 1053. September 2019 All ‘Olelo shows are concurrently streamed on the Internet at www.olelo.org. Our latest shows are available on-demand on the same ‘Olelo website at: What’s th 1 37 Okinawan Festival, Hawaii Convention Center on; OleloNet Video On demand; then search for keyword “Okinawa”. The 2 Okinawan Festival – Aloha Party, HOC, doors open 5:30pm HUOA website www.huoa.org has links to the site. 11 Executive Council meeting, HOC, 7pm This TV schedule is also available on the HUOA website, which will be updated should any changes occur. 14 Autumn Okinawa Dance Matsuri, HOC, doors open 4:30pm 25 Board of Directors meeting, 7pm, HOC Sep 7, Sat, 7 pm, Sep 12 & 19, Thurs, 5 pm 2018 Okinawan Festival (Show Five) held at the Hawaii Convention Center, on Labor Day weekend October 2019 (Sept 1 & 2). This episode features three groups – (1) Jimpu Kai U.S.A. Kin 3-14 HUOA Study Tour to Okinawa Ryosho Ryukyu Geino Kenkyusho Hawaii Shibu (Okinawan dance), (2) 5 Kansha – Chinagu Eisa 10th Anniversary Concert, Farrington HS from Okinawa, Utakata Minyo Caravan Concert – Inagu (Women) with Auditorium, 5pm Kazufumi Miyazawa and Daiichi Hirata, and (3) Eguchi-ku Seinen Kai Eisa (Chatan), drumming from Okinawa. 16 Executive Council meeting, HOC, 7pm Sep 21, Sat, 7 pm, Sep 26 & Oct 3, Thurs, 5 pm 2018 Okinawan Festival (Show 29 Uchinanchu no Hi Celebration, HOC, 6pm Six) held at the Hawaii Convention Center, on Labor Day weekend (Sept November 2019 1 & 2). This episode features – (1) Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts with their shishimai, (2) Okinawan karate presented by Shorin-ryu Hawaii 2 Legacy Awards Banquet; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; Seibukan, and (3) sanshin mastery of the sensei and students of Ryukyu 9am-Reception & Silent Auction, 10am-Doors open Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai Hawaii. Oct 5, Sat, 7 pm, Oct 10 & 17, Thurs, 5 pm 2018 Okinawan Festival Classes • Other Meetings at Hawaii Okinawa Center: (Show Seven) held at the Hawaii Convention Center on Labor Day HUOA Sanshin: every Thursday, 7pm* weekend (Sept 1 & 2). This episode features (1) Okinawan dancing of Ichigo Ichi E: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7pm* the Kilauea Okinawa Dance Group, (2) karate kata of students from Ikebana: 1st Wednesday, 7pm* the Nuuanu Shorin-ryu/Shinden-ryu Karate Association, (3) Okinawan Karaoke nite: 4th Tuesday, 6:30pm* guitar playing of the HUOA Ichi Go Ichi E Class, and (4) drumming of Monday Crafters: every Monday, 9am* Hui Okinawa Kobudo Taiko. Okinawan Genealogical Society meeting: 3rd Saturday, 9am* Oct 19, Sat, 7 pm, Oct 24, Thurs, 5 pm 2018 Okinawan Festival (Show Eight) Uchinaaguchi: every 2nd Tuesday, 1pm*; every 4th Thursday, 7pm* held at the Hawaii Convention Center on Labor Day weekend (Sept 1 & 2). This episode features (1) the singing of Airi Ishimine, Radio Okinawa’s *for more information, please call 676-5400 2017 Miuta Taisho winner, (2) the dancing of Azama Honryu Akemi no **Subject to Change** (entries as of 7/22/19) Kai Hawaii Shibu, and (3) the drumming of Chinagu Eisa Hawaii. [Note: Not aired on the fifth Thursday in October.] 20 Uchinanchu July/August 2019 2019 OKINAWAN FESTIVAL PROGRAM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 SUBJECT TO CHANGE SUNDAY, September 1, 2019 Subject to change 9:30 AM RYUKYU SOKYOKU KOYO KAI HAWAII SHIBU 9:30 AM KILAUEA OKINAWA DANCE CLUB Derek Fujio, President Toshiko Neumann, Leader Jane Kaneshiro Sozan Kai 9:50 AM HAWAII OKINAWA SHORIN-RYU/SHINDEN-RYU KARATE ASSOCIATION Bonnie Miyahshiro Soho Kai Mitchell Shimamura, Sensei Toyoko Toma Sokyo Kai Yamashiro Yoneki Sokyoku Kenkyu Kai 10:15 AM HUOA ICHIGO ICHI E CLASS Yasuko Arakawa Aki no Kai Derek Asato, Sensei Kazuko Ito Sokyoku Kyoshitsu 10:40 AM HUI OKINAWA KOBUDO TAIKO 9:55 AM RYUKYU KOTEN ONGAKU NOMURA RYU ONGAKU KYOKAI HAWAII SHIBU Troy Sakihara, Leader Seiichi Yagi, Chapter President 11:15 AM RADIO OKINAWA’S 2019 MIUTA TAISHO WINNER: 10:20 AM HAWAII TAIKO KAI CHAMPU RYU GEINO DAN Terry Higa, Instructor 11:50 AM AZAMA AKEMI RYUBU KENKYUJO HAWAII SHIBU & 10:50 AM OPENING PROCESSION (HUOA Banners, Shishimai, Chondara) NOMURA RYU DENTO ONGAKU KYOKAI HAWAII PARANKU CLUBS OF HAWAII Allison Yanagi, Saikosho Jane Tateyama, President 12:25 PM CHINAGU EISA HAWAII Devin Kawamura, President 11:20 AM FORMAL OPENING CEREMONY 1:00 PM NIDAIME TEISHIN KAI HAWAII SHIBU & HUOA SANSHIN CLASS 11:45 AM BRANDON ING & YUTTAI KWATTAI Ryosei Oshiro, Director 12:00 PM RYUSEI HONRYU RYUKO KAI 1:45 PM TAMAGUSUKU RYU SENJU KAI - FRANCES NAKACHI RYUBU DOJO Teacher and Artistic Director Mitsuko Toguchi Nakasone, Kaishu Frances Nakachi Kuba, Artistic Director 12:25 PM YUI BUYO SUISHIN KYOGI KAI HAWIAI SHIBU 2:30 PM YOMITAN TOKESHI SHISHIMAI HOZONKAI Misako Yagi, Shibucho (SOCIETY OF TRADITIONAL YOMITAN TOKESHI SHISHIMAI PRESERVATION) 12:50 PM HAWAII OKINAWA CREATIVE ARTS KIYOSHI KOBASHIGAWA Jon Itomura, President & Eric Nitta, Vice President 3:10 PM OKINAWA MINYO KYOKAI HAWAII & URIZUN MINYO GROUP 1:20 PM HOOGE RYU HANA NUUZI NO KAI NAKASONE DANCE ACADEMY TRIBUTE TO DEREK ICHIRO SHIROMA SENSEI Lynne Yoshiko Nakasone, Grand Master and Director 3:40 PM KACHASHI 1:50 PM RYUKYUKOKU MATSURI DAIKO HAWAII Akemi Martin, Founder and District Director Got Parking? 2:25 PM JIMPU KAI USA KIN RYOSHO RYUKYU GEINO KENKYUSHO Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone, Instructor and Shibu Cho Enter the Hawaii Convention Center parking lot from Kalakaua 3:00 PM MATSUKAWA IKUKO CHORUS GROUP Ave. The parking lot is the second floor. It will be open from 7 Aiko Maeshiro, Group Leader a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Park all day for $10 (cashier will be located 3:25 PM SHORIN-RYU HAWAII SEIBUKAN in the main lobby on the ground floor). There are no in-and- Masakazu Teruya, Kancho out privileges or overnight parking. Exit the parking garage 3:50 PM RYUKYU KOTEN AFUSO RYU ONGAKU KENKYUU CHOICHI KAI HAWAII onto Kahakai Street. Both lanes will turn left on Atkinson Grant “Masandu” Murata, Chapter President Drive. Use the right lane to cross to Kona Street if you want 4:50 PM KACHASHI to get back to Kapiolani Blvd. A traffic officer will be there to assist with the flow. ••• OKINAWAN FESTIVAL BON DANCE ••• 5:30 PM Opening & Welcome Shuttle service is available from the McKinley High 5:35 PM Young Okinawans Of Hawaii School. Enter the parking lot from Pensacola Street by the 6:40 PM Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai McKinley Adult School. Volunteers will guide you to the 7:15 PM Hawaii Shin Kobukai parking area. The air-conditioned bus ride to the center takes about 10 minutes. You will be dropped off at the 7:50 PM Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi front driveway. 8:25 PM Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai Cost is $3 round trip. Purchase your return ticket at the 9:25 PM KACHASHI festival’s information booth in the exhibit hall.

2019 OKINAWAN FESTIVAL HOURS SATURDAY, AUGUST 31: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Aloha Party 9:00 a.m. Doors open 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Continuous live entertainment Monday, September 2 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Bon Dance Closing 5:00 p.m. Most food booths, 1st floor non-food booths/activities, 3rd Hawaii Okinawa Center floor rooms Open until 8:00 p.m. Andagi, Andadog, Bento, Okinawa Soba (while supplies last) Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Okinawan Festival Shuttle/McKinley High School & Hawaii Convention Center Starts at 6:00 p.m. LAST SHUTTLE DEPARTURE FROM HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER 10:00 p.m. Dinner cost: $30 per adult, $15 per child (ages 3-7) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Purchase your tickets early! 9:00 a.m. Doors open 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Continuous live entertainment Closing 4:00 p.m. All booths, rooms, activities Call 676-5400 or 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Okinawan Festival Shuttle/McKinley High School & email: [email protected] Hawaii Convention Center LAST SHUTTLE DEPARTURE FROM HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER 5:30 p.m. Deadline to purchase: Monday, August 26