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Okinawa Association of America’s
Annual Okinawa Bazaar & Fundraiser
Sunday, October 6, 2019 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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OAA Center
16500 South Western Avenue, Gardena 90247
(Please use street-side parking)
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Kempi students from Argentina, China, Bolivia, Peru, and U.S. participating in the Grand Sanshin Gathering during the 2016 Worldwide Uchinaanchu Festival. (Photo courtesy of Maiya Gessling)
Every year, the Okinawa Prefectural Government offers scholarships for young Okinawans (ages 18 to 35) to study in Okinawa for one year (April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021).
Titled the Okinawan Emigrants’ Descendent and Asian Scholarship Program (or colloquially known as the “kempi scholarship”), “this program selects talented youths of Okinawan descent living abroad […] to participate in exchange study at a host university or training at local businesses or traditional arts facilities. Participants have the chance to not only deepen their understanding of Okinawan history, culture, and customs, but also to grow into exemplary individuals capable of actively serving as a bridge between their home country and Okinawa.” (excerpt from the official application)
Click below for more information and application requirements.
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Posted in From Okinawa, Kempi Scholarship, Kenjinkai, Members, Okinawa Prefectural Government, Scholarships
Photo courtesy of Michelle Akamine, a past recipient of the scholarship
The Okinawa Association of America (OAA) is currently seeking applicants for the Japanese Prefectural Association of Southern California (JPASC, Nanka Kenjinkai Kyogikai) scholarship award for exceptional students of Japanese and Okinawan culture.
DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2019
Each Southern California-based kenjinkai (prefectural association) can recommend up to two (2) of their members and the final selection will be made by the JPASC.
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Tickets for the OAA’s 110th Anniversary Celebration Concert featuring BEGIN are now on sale! We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help with the ticket purchasing process. Please read these carefully before buying.
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May 19, 2019 (Sunday)
James R. Armstrong Theatre (Map)
3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, California 90501
Program at 2 p.m., doors at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20 each
General admission (first come, first served)
(If mailing the documents, it is the responsibility of the applicant to inform the OAA office about submission and follow-up to confirm delivery.)
Every year, the Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA) recognizes and rewards graduating high school seniors of Okinawan descent. The selection process will be based on the student’s academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, community contributions, transcript, essays, letters of recommendation, financial need and special consideration for community hours at the OAA.
Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the OAA Annual Picnic on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Whittier Narrows Park (South El Monte, CA) where scholarship awards will be presented. Recipients are asked to attend this event or send a representative to receive the award from the OAA President.
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Posted in High School Scholarship, Kenjinkai, Members, Picnic & Scholarship Awards, Scholarship Committee, Scholarships
Tagged kenjinkai, nikkei, oaa, okinawa, okinawan, scholarship, uchinaanchu, uchinanchu
Shiisaa art by Flor Kaneshiro
A fun, immersive summer program for 4th – 8th graders
to learn about Okinawan culture, history, identity!
July 8 – 12, 2019 (Monday – Friday)
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
OAA Center, Yamauchi Building
EXTENDED Early-Bird Fee (by June 14, 2019):
$200 member • $235 non-member
Includes daily lunches, snacks, and drinks; camper t-shirts; and workshop materials
REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
Please download the registration form, print it out, and mail it to:
OAA, 16500 S. Western Ave. #203, Gardena, CA 90247
Want to be a counselor/youth leader? Click here to find out more
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