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Mensore, Governor Denny Tamaki! www.huoa.org March/April 2019 Issue #179 Circulation 9,657 Mensore, Governor Denny Tamaki! n Thursday, March 21, Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki made his first official visit to Hawaii since taking office in October 2018. InvitedO by Ukwanshin Kabudan to deliver the keynote speech at their fifth LooChoo Identity Summit, Governor Tamaki’s visit created a unique opportunity for three Uchinanchu organizations to work together. The Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA), Ukwanshin Kabudan, and Worldwide Uchinanchu Business Network (WUB) collaborated to welcome Governor Tamaki to Hawaii and share Uchinanchu Aloha. Governor Tamaki was joined by staff from the Okinawa Prefectural Government (OPG) representing various departments such as tourism, cul- ture, international exchange, and military affairs. Upon arriving at the air- port, Governor Tamaki and his entourage were treated to a greeting sung in Uchinaaguchi by Yaeyama high school students who were also in town for the Summit. The governor even broke into a dance while the students sang, while others enjoyed his spontaneity. Aisatsu meeting with Governor Ige. industry in Okinawa continues to grow. The governor noted that the group received a lot of good information to take back with them to Okinawa. On Friday evening, HUOA hosted a dinner at the 100 Sails Restaurant for Governor Tamaki and his entourage. Current HUOA leadership, past presi- dents, office staff and Governor and Mrs. Ige attended the dinner. Members of Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai Hawaii also attended and provided wonderful uta Governor Tamaki and his entourage from Okinawa take a tour of the Hawaii Okinawa Center. sanshin entertainment after dinner. Another special memory was having The Governor proceeded to visit Mauna Ala, Consul General Koichi Ito, each of the past presidents line up in order and share their theme for their U.S. Representative Ed Case, and Governor David Ige before attending the respective term. We were able to show Governor Tamaki the long legacy of HUOA-hosted meet-and-greet event along with Ukwanshin Kabudan and leadership that continues to support our organization and helps to foster our WUB at the Pagoda Hotel’s International Ballroom. During this meet-and- relationship with Okinawa. greet, Governor Tamaki was able to speak with many individuals and posed The weekend continued to be packed with activities, including a breakfast for photos with them. [To view the photos, visit www.huoa.org. Thank you hosted by WUB, a tour of the Hawaii Okinawa Center and Hawaii Okinawa to Greg Yamamoto for being our photographer that evening.] Plaza, and various events that were part of the LooChoo Identity Summit. Governor Tamaki continued his busy schedule on Friday with a visit to On Monday, Governor Tamaki and his entourage were accompanied to the Hawaii Tourism Authority at the Hawaii Convention Center, meetings the airport for a warm send-off. It was definitely a short but productive trip. with Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Senator Glenn Wakai, and a special presen- Throughout his stay, Governor Tamaki expressed his appreciation for the tation by the Honolulu City Council. During his visit, Governor Tamaki Uchinanchu community in Hawaii. and the OPG staff were very interested in Hawaii’s tourism, as the tourist More on page 5 Inside This Issue Governor Denny Tamaki’s Visit •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 1 President’s Message ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 2 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Honolulu, HI Permit No. 659 Executive Director’s Report/HUOA Message •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 3 2019 Aisatsu Visit •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 4 Honolulu Festival Parade/Governor Tamaki’s Visit (cont.) ••••••••••••••• Page 5 “Warabi Ashibi”- Children at Play Day Camp •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 6 2020 Hui O Laulima Cultural Grants/2019 HUOA Study Tour Sign Up •••• Page 7 Ikuyu Madin/HOP Update/Preserving Our Legacy /HUOA Donations •• Pages 8 & 9 Club News •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 10 Club News/HUOA Community Service Picnic/Senior Health Fair ••••••• Page 11 Club News/Pan Pacific Festival Parade •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pages 12 & 13 Hawaii Okinawan Invitational Golf Tournament •••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 14 Student Exchange/Uchinaaguchi ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 15 Hawaii United Okinawa Association Ukee Street 94-587 Hawaii 96797 Waipahu, HUOA Schedule of Events/HOT Schedule ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 16 2 Uchinanchu M arch /April 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. “Hukurashaya Uchinanchu! We are proud to be Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu Donors January 1 to February 28, 2019. Uchinanchu at Heart!” - (Uchinanchu Newsletter, December 2000) Evelyn E. Aragaki Frederick Higa Edward Miyasato Jerry Arakawa Nora Ige R.K. Shimabukuro often think about the efforts, thoughts and hard work put into the Hatsue Asato Bernice Isagawa Hatsuko & Yasuo Taba HUOA—of the people who wanted to make sure that the Okinawan Roy C. Ashitomi Roy T. Kaneshiro Mark J. Uehara cultureI and history would be perpetuated, promoted and preserved. Having Takeko Cox Fred & Mildred Walter W. Wauke shared the “three Ps” with so many people throughout the visit in Okinawa Diane Fong Kobashikawa Tommy Yonamine and members here in Hawaii, the purpose of the HUOA has become easy to Raymond Zukeran remember. Three months have passed – I see each day and each HUOA event reflecting the “three Ps.” Look to the Past: The past will leap out at you at the most unusual times and places. I found books such as the centennial celebration of Okinawan immigration, Hui O Laulima’s “Mixed Plate” and “Our Furusato–Kalihi Valley” at the Kalihi Palama Library. The Jikoen Hongwanji and Hui O Laulima bazaars have treasures from years ago. Uchinanchu newsletters are archived on the huoa.org website. I found this article from December 2000, which shares perspectives about the future of the Okinawan culture then—promoting, preserving and perpetuating through the eyes of the young generation. Create the Future: In 2000, the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Okinawan immigration ended with a special banquet themed, “Hukurashaya Uchinanchu - we are proud to be Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu at heart.” Perhaps you were there; perhaps you heard or read about it; but here are three young people who continue to this day to promote, preserve and perpetuate the 2019 Calendar of Events Okinawan culture and history. In that December 2000 Uchinanchu newsletter, event co-chair Sandy The year at a glance! Goya said that the centennial year was a year of learning and of continually seeking advice and knowledge. She credited Clarence Tomokazu Nakasone May 11 Community Service Picnic, Ohana Ola O Kahumana for his assistance in creating the event theme. “Our goal was very simple, yet May 17-19 Children’s Day Camp - Kohala sincere,” she said. “It was to assure Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu-at-heart May 25-26 Goodwill Golf Tournament, Pali Golf Course that we, the next generation, have taken to heart our momentous task in June 4-7 Children’s Day Camp – Oahu, HOC passing on our culture. We thank you for hearing our voices.” Iris (Yafuso) Hiramoto, who co-wrote the script for the program, said she June 4-7 Children’s Day Camp – Maui used the names of her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in the June 9 Pan Pacific Festival Parade, Kalakaua Ave. program, as did her stage “husband,” YOH president Jon Itomura. “I told Jon June 9-14 Children’s Day Camp – Hilo and Sandy that it would mean so much more to us, because then we can also June 10-12 Children’s Day Camp – Kauai give back to our parents, family and ancestors. Those in the audience who June 14 Senior Health & Wellness Fair, HOC knew those names were deeply touched.” Many people never realized how committed young people are to June 22 Irei No Hi Remembrance, HOC preserving Okinawan culture, Hiramoto said. “After they saw the show, I June 22-23 Children’s Day Camp – Kona think they knew that they would not lose the history — and that it will be July 21 Hui Makaala Fashion Show Luncheon, Hilton Hawaiian passed on to the next generation.” Young performers in the show “are lucky Village to have parents who teach them about their culture; to understand and cherish the true Okinawan history. That’s how the legacy will live on. Aug 30-Sept 1 Okinawan Festival, Hawaii Convention Center “I’m really glad that I was part of this program and of Young Okinawans Sept 2 Aloha Party, HOC of Hawaii. It was a great opening to the new future we face,” Hiramoto said. Sept 14 Autumn Matsuri, HOC “I will keep this one in my heart forever.” Oct 3-14 Study Tour to Okinawa For Grant “Sandaa” Murata Sensei, “Hukurashaya Uchinanchu — We are Oct 29 Uchinanchu No Hi Celebration, HOC proud to be Uchinanchu and Uchinanchu-at-heart” was a gift to — and from — the Okinawan ancestral spirits. He said the program was a means of assuring Nov 2 Legacy Banquet, Hilton Hawaiian Village the spirits that Okinawan culture will live on well into the new century Nov 30-Dec 1 Winter Craft Fair, HOC and among young people who, even with the benefit of an education, Dec 11 An Evening in Waipio Craft Fair, HOC have made—and continue to make—Okinawan culture an important part of their lives. He believes the Okinawan ancestral spirits have guided the Check HUOA website – www.huoa.org for more information. young performers “to love their Okinawan culture and to bring them closer to their roots.
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