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Hokule'a to Okinawa: Bridging Cultures www.huoa.org May/June 2007 Issue #109 Circulation 11,512 HOKULE‘A TO OKINAWA: BRIDGING CULTURES Stories and Photos by Jon Itomura emotions as he Hokule‘a arrived in Itoman Harbor early Tuesday morning, April 24, 2007, Nainoa described at around 1 a.m. The crew was greeted with great Aloha by surprisingly cold T the challenges they wet weather and a large gathering of supporters from Itoman and others repre- both faced and senting all of Okinawa and Hawaii. I was fortunate to be in Okinawa on behalf of overcame on the the Hawaii United Okinawa Association for the annual Aisatsu trip, so the timing ocean and remind- of the canoe’s arrival early Tuesday morning was wonderful news. ed everyone there As the Hokule‘a and its that the key was escort vessel the Kamahele to remember that re-entered the harbor for Kanako and Taku the Welcoming Ceremony were doing it for on Wednesday, there not themselves but were a few canoes and for others. Okinawan haari boats The crew was paddling alongside. Vice- then treated to Governor of Okinawa a feast of differ- Katsuko Asato and Itoman Taiko drummers herald the arrival of the Hokule‘a in Okinawa. ent foods ranging Mayor Gayu Nishihira from curry rice and andagi to kalua pig and ono beef and chicken teriyaki. They were in attendance to had a busy schedule in Okinawa and even joined up with Hawaii locals at Camp witness wonderful hula Foster for a local Hawaii-style potluck. performances by a hula Back in January, I participated with the Okinawans welcome the Hokule‘a at Itoman Harbor. halau from Okinawan and Young Okinawans of Hawaii, performing energetic eisa (drumming) performances by young students in the Itoman area, the Okinawan Lion “Shishi” as part of the including a couple students who participated in the 2007 DOE/HUOA Student Hokule‘a departure ceremony in Honolulu The crew greeted Exchange Program. and was greeted by Kana The crew greeted the har- the harbor crowd Uchino who graciously took bor crowd with their own photographs of us. She was with their own unique “haka” on the deck equally excited to see me there of the Hokule‘a describing and promised to do a photo unique “haka” their respect for the ocean presentation of her experience and their vessel. Among oth- on the deck of at the Hawaii Okinawa Center ers, President of the Hawaii upon her return to Honolulu, United Okinawa Association the Hokule‘a as she is spending time here on and Nainoa’s high school the island working in Kaneohe describing their classmate, David Arakawa, on Coconut Island. presented a wonderful respect for the I had hoped to see Kana’s speech about kizuna (bridg- arrival in Itoman and capture ing) that truly represented ocean and their the expressions of the crew and this historic occasion. the Okinawans for her. I’m glad vessel. Crew members Kanako my wish came true. Uchino and Taku Araki Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson, crewmember Kanako Uchino and couldn’t hold back their President David Arakawa at arrival ceremony in Okinawa. More on Hokule‘a to Okinawa on Page 10 Inside This Issue /KINAWA(OKULE@Asssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss0AGE 0RESIDENTS-ESSAGEssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss0AGE Nonprofit Org. 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The Executive Assistant will provide a range HOKULE‘A WELCOMING CEREMONY of administrative and organizational support services to the Executive Director (ED) and Executive Committee members of the HUOA. Itoman Harbor, Okinawa, Japan A high school diploma or GED is required: an Associates Degree is desired. April 25, 2007 Applicants should also have three years of progressively responsible experience Excerpt of speech given by Dave Arakawa in a position of similar duties, including supervisory responsibilities. Strong President, Hawaii United Okinawa Association verbal and written communication skills – with good interpersonal skills – are important, along with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Haisai Gusuyo and Aloha! PowerPoint and Outlook. For more information, please go to huoa.org. ongratulations and welcome to the crews of the Hokule‘a and Kama Hele for Interested parties are encouraged to email their resume and salary require- Ctheir safe and successful voyage to Okinawa. Also, thank you for using this ments to: [email protected], or mail them to: Hawaii United Okinawa voyage to share the Hawaiian culture with Okinawa and Japan. A special welcome Association, 94-587 Ukee Street, Waipahu, HI 96797, Attn: Executive Director. to Nainoa Thompson, the captain of the Hokule‘a, who is my high school class- mate. UCHINANCHU This year, the theme for the Hawaii United Okinawa Association is “Kizuna,” Ippee Nifee Deebiru... Mahalo! which stands for renewing and strengthening the connections and ties between Okinawa and Hawaii. Uchinanchu is our voice — the voice of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, Indeed, Hawaii and Okinawa are connected by many similarities. Both were its members, and the “home” we all built together, the Hawaii Okinawa Center. By independent island kingdoms. Both had their own unique language, religion, sharing information and experiences, Uchinanchu keeps us connected as a family, music, dance, clothing and traditions. Both share a deep reverence and respect for dedicated to preserving, sharing and perpetuating our Okinawan cultural heritage. Every dollar donated — along with the valuable income from advertising - helps the sea and its beauty and power. In both Hawaii and Okinawa, foreign powers offset the cost of publishing Uchinanchu. HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru tried to abolish the culture, language, religions, music, dance and traditions. Now, to the following donors. Mahalo for keeping Uchinanchu alive and thriving. both are trying to take back their culture and preserve it for future generations. In Memory of Florence Miyashiro by Ginowan Club Both Nainoa’s father and my father have taught us that “to preserve our traditions Lillian Miyasato for the future, we must first understand our past.” Calvin S. Sato The voyage of the Hokule‘a reconnects the heritages and cultures shared Lucille Soong between Hawaii, Okinawa and Japan, which are over 100 years old. We all know In Memory of Akira Sakima by Ginowan Club that the Okinawan and Japanese immigrants to Hawaii have had a large impact In Memory of Akira Sakima by Hui O Laulima on Hawaii’s government, music, art, education and business. Nainoa, myself, and Dorothy Waniya many others of you know that Hawaii has gone through a Renaissance with its own culture, language, music, dance and traditions. These are all now well, alive Please Kokua and are taught to students in all Hawaii’s schools. However, Okinawan culture and traditions are not taught in Okinawa’s schools. Production costs for Uchinanchu have escalated due to increases in circulation, labeling expenses and postage. Your contribution to help What is the most valuable lesson that Hokule‘a can share with Okinawa? defray some of the expenses is greatly appreciated. Nainoa and his mentor, Mau Pialug, believed that the most important thing is to teach our children about our traditions and culture. Hopefully, the Hokule‘a will Name: bring this lesson to Okinawa so that the next time the Hokule‘a sails into Itoman Harbor Okinawan schools will also be teaching every Okinawan child about Address: Okinawa history, culture, language, music and dance. There is an Okinawan proverb that seems appropriate for this very auspicious event, it is, “Ichariba chodee.” Translated, this means “Once we meet, we become Enclosed is my donation of $ Home Phone: brothers and sisters forever.” Okinawans believe that if this proverb is followed, the Please send your donation to: HUOA Newsletter Fund, world can live in peace and harmony... 94-587 Ukee Street, We hope that the lessons of this voyage, the friendships made, and the stories Waipahu, HI 96797 shared, will be passed on to future generations in Okinawa, Japan and Hawaii. Ippee nifee deebiru. UCHINANCHU ADVERTISING RATES 3):%n PAGEvX vsPAGEvX vsPAGEvXv HUOA DONATIONS: PAGE vXvsPAGE vXv #/34n3INGLEISSUE (ALF s s s s February 24, 2007 -April 30, 2007 4WOISSUES (ALF s s s s HUOA sends a sincere ippee nifee deebiru to the following donors. 4HREEISSUES (ALF s s s s 3IXISSUES (ALF s s s s Cornell and Shirley Alos Lillian
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