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Here's the 2018 practice schedule for the OAA's All Okinawan Bon Dance, which will take place at the 2018 OAA Picnic (July 15, Whittier Narrows Park in South El Monte, CA)! All ages welcome and no experience is necessary. 💃🏻 UDUI (DANCE) PRACTICE SCHEDULE 💃🏻 Fridays @ 7 PM: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6 Sundays @ 4 PM: June 3, 24, July 1, 8 🥁 PARANKUU (HAND DRUM) PRACTICE SCHEDULE 🥁 Fridays @ 7 PM: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6 Sundays @ 2 PM: June 3, 24, July 1, 8 Dates subject to change/cancellation if attendance is low. Contact the OAA: 310-532-1929, oaamensore@gmail.com #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会 #oaapicnic #OkinawanBonDance #bonodori #Udui #teodori #dance #paranku #paaranku #picnic#ThrowBackThursday #TBT Here's a picture of the OAA Nuchāshii Potluck Gathering from one year ago (May 2017)! This monthly activity was conceptualized by OAA Executive Director Yuko Yamauchi as a way for OAA members to get to know each other while also learning more about Okinawa. In the past year, we've had an average of 30 people in attendance every month with an increase whenever we host special guest speakers! Last year, we hosted a Skype talk with the amazing Grant "Sandaa" Murata-shinshii/sensei in Hawai‘i and an Uchinaaguchi beginner's lesson by Chogi Higa-shinshii/sensei. This year, we've had a number of special guest speakers including Nuchāshii regulars Yoshie N. and Misa F., past Uchinaa Junior Study Program participants, and a Skype talk with musician Gus Hokama in Argentina. This month's gathering will feature three wakamun/wakamono/young people talking about their experiences in Okinawa and Peru! Don't miss it! May 31, 2018 (Next Thursday) 7 - 9 p.m. OAA Center, Yamauchi Building Gardena, CA Free admission with potluck dish #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会 #nuchashii #nuchāshii #nuchaashii🎓📆 ATTENTION: HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS 📆🎓 Applications for the OAA's 2018 High School Scholarship Awards is 🚨 NEXT THURSDAY (MAY 31) 🚨 Uchinaanchu high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and whose parents/guardians are current OAA members are eligible to apply. The application requires official transcripts and also an essay, so please don't procrastinate! ⏰ Scholarships will be awarded at the 2018 OAA Picnic on July 15, Whittier Narrows Park in South El Monte, CA. (Winners will be notified ahead of time) #WakamunWednesday #WakamonoWednesday #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会 #oaapicnic #oaapicnic2018 #scholarshipDon't miss our weekly members-only Computer Class for Seniors! Every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon (unless otherwise noted). Bring your own laptop/smartphone or use one of the PCs available here! #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会 #computerclass#TusuiTuesday "Tusui ya takara (our elders are treasures to us)" Mr. Takushi leading a celebratory KARII (kampai) for all of the elders who attended our 2018 Kajimayaa Seniors Club Luncheon on May 10! Wishing them continued good health so they can reach their Kajimayaa (97th birthday on the Lunar calendar) and beyond! 🙌🏽 #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会 #kajimaya #kampaiNifee deebiru to the 120+ people who attended the "Bringing Okinawa Home" lecture and performance by Ukwanshin Kabudan/ Ryukyu Performing Arts Troupe on Saturday! And a huge ippee nifee deebiru to Norman- and Eric-shinshii/sensei for sharing their knowledge and talent with us, and for sponsoring their own travel and lodging expenses!!! (More pictures coming soon) #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会 #asianpacificheritagemonth #asianpacificislanderheritagemonth #asianamericanheritagemonthIt was a full house today at the "Bringing Okinawa Home" lecture and performance with Ukwanshin Kabudan/ Ryukyu Performing Arts Troupe!!! #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会 #asianpacificheritagemonth #asianpacificislanderheritagemonth #asianamericanheritagemonthOn Saturday, June 9, the OAA Library Committee will be hosting their very first book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the OAA parking lot. There will be boxes full of secondhand items including 日本語 and English books, music, and movies. (Note: Most items are NOT Okinawa-focused.) There will also be delicious snacks! 🍩 Proceeds will support the OAA's Charles M. and Yoshiko Kamiya Library, which is currently undergoing renovations and major re-organizing thanks to Librarian Monica Solis and a small group of volunteers! #oaalibrary #books #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会#TBT - 1998 • Volunteers serving shave ice at our picnic 20 years ago! --- Don't miss this year's picnic on July 15, 2018! We will be mailing the flyers and pre-order forms (bento lunch and raffle tickets) to OAA members soon, so keep your eyes peeled. #ThrowBackThursday #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #uchinanchu #uchinaanchu #uchinaa #うちな #Ryukyu #沖縄 #nonprofit #ウチナーンチュ #うちなーんちゅ #県人会-
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