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Battle of Okinawa: Lecture, Performance, and Sharing

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Posted in Culture Committee (Bunka-bu), Events, From Okinawa, Katayabira Oral History Project, Kenjinkai, Lectures, Special Events

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#TBT • This is not OAA- or Okinawa-related, but it's a piece of Gardena, California history. While researching historical photos of Gardena, I stumbled upon this one from November 1941. This was the result of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake. The storefront was located on Western Avenue at 166th Street – right across the street from the OAA's current location. (Originally posted by Orange County Archives on Flickr) https://www.flickr.com/photos/ocarchives/16856352811/in/photostream/ One of the comments on the photo referenced an article published by the Torrance Herald after the earthquake: "At 166th Street and Western Avenue, a firewall fell from the two-story Carrell building and went through the roof of the one-story Samura Trading Company building next door. Yukio Tamura an employee who was sleeping in the building, experienced what will probably be the narrowest escape of his life. Bricks, mortar and plaster piled up only a few feet from his bed and smashed several hundred dollars worth of stoves, refrigerators, and other household stock." #ThrowBackThursday #gardena

From @visitokinawajapan Facebook page: Okinawa is well known as a producer of sugar cane. From January through March, the sugar cane's flowers begin to bloom, signifying that it is ready to be harvested and transforming the sugar cane fields into seas of silver-white flowers. As it is said that nearly 70% of farms and farming homes in Okinawa grow their own sugar cane, this sight can be found all over Okinawa. The brown sugar made from this sugar cane is rich in vitamins and minerals, and ice cream, chocolate, and other items made using this brown sugar can be found throughout Okinawa. During the harvest season, there are tours that allow you to try your hand at sugar cane harvesting and making your own brown sugar! https://www.visitokinawa.jp/about-okinawa/a-long-and-healthy-life

Physical B&W copies of "Haisai OAA News" issue #101 have been mailed to OAA members and the color version has been emailed to members who selected the "going green" option. 💌 Nifee deebiru to the writers, photographers, and proof-readers who contributed to this quarter's issue and a HUGE THANK YOU to editor Kristin Yamauchi and to the volunteers who folded, stuffed, stapled, and stamped each newsletter! 🙌 --- NOTE: If you selected the "Newsletter by Email" option on your 2019 membership form, please make sure to check your email promotions and/or spam folders. If you move our email to your primary inbox folder, future messages should start arriving there instead of promotions/spam. Adding oaamensore@gmail.com to your address book/contacts list might also help. The same goes for Jigami-gwa email list subscribers. #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #okinawakenjinkai #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 #創立110周年 #oaa110th #oaa110anniversary #haisaioaanews #oaanewsletter

Okinawa Association of America (OAA) Geinō-bu Performing Arts Committee presents their biennial Utayabira, Wuduyabira (Let's Sing, Let's Dance) Okinawan Concert. Experience traditional Ryūkyūan music and dance at the beautiful James R Armstrong Theatre in Torrance, California! May 19, 2019 • 2:00 p.m. (doors at 1:30) General Admission: $20 (tickets available soon) --- Photo 📸 Stuart Yamashiro (Joseph Jones from Tamagusuku Ryu Kansenkai Yonamine Keiko Ryubu Dojo) #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #okinawakenjinkai #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 #創立110周年 #oaa110th #oaa110anniversary #utayabirawuduyabira

Uchinaa Junior Study Program (Formerly Junior Study Tour) Applications now available! Please contact your nearest kenjinkai/association to apply! (Note: Deadlines may differ with each association) OAA DEADLINE: March 29, 2019 It may be delivered in person, mailed, or emailed, but it MUST be in the OAA office before 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time). The application process is extensive, so please do not wait until the last minute. The Uchinaa Junior Study Program (formerly the Junior Study Tour) is an annual immersion program that brings middle and high school students to the islands of Okinawa. Sponsored by the Okinawa Prefectural Government, elected students are given an all-expense-paid trip to study Okinawan history, culture, society, and diaspora, with an emphasis on nature, peace, and identity. Students will also be given the opportunity to interact with Uchinaanchu from around the world as well as students from Okinawa, with the hope that bonds and understandings will develop between overseas Uchinaanchu and their mother island. 2019 Dates: ➡️ Arrival in Okinawa: 7/24 ➡️ Homestay at relative's house: 7/24-7/27 ➡️ Program Period: 7/28-8/3 ➡️ Homestay at relative's house: 8/3-8/7 ➡️ Return to Home Country: 8/7 Eligibility: ➡️ Applicant must be fully or partially of Okinawan descent ➡️ Applicant's parents must be current OAA members ➡️ Must be enrolled in middle or high school ➡️ Between 13 - 19 years old as of April 1, 2019 ➡️ Applicant must have relatives or friends in Okinawa available for applicant’s homestay (a few days) ➡️ Applicant must be in good health and able to handle group living Application Requirements: ➡️ English AND Japanese application forms (available March 1, 2019) ➡️ The OAA office can assist with the Japanese application form, but we encourage applicants to first seek help from Japanese-speaking parents, relatives, or friends. ➡️ 2 copies of applicant’s passport picture (4 cm x 3 cm) ➡️ 1-page essay (available 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 #uchinaajuniorstudyprogram #juniorstudytour #okinawakenjinkai

Scholarship applications for 2019 graduating high school seniors of Okinawan descent will be available in April. For requirements and more info, please contact the OAA office. Note: Applicant or applicant’s parents must be current OAA members in good standing. Scholarship will be awarded at the OAA Members Picnic on July 14, 11am - 4pm. #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #okinawakenjinkai #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 #創立110周年 #oaa110th #oaa110anniversary #oaapicnic #Okinawapicnic #oaascholarships #scholarship

In observance of Earth Day, the OAA is teaming up with Savers in Lomita to recycle, reuse, and reduce unwanted items in your home. For every donation made, the OAA will receive 20 cents per pound for soft goods, 5 cents per pound for miscellaneous items, and 5 cents per pound for books and media. (Damaged or incomplete items will NOT be accepted) Our goal is to raise $1,000 which is a equivalent of 400 13-gallon bags! Please read the list of accepted/unaccepted items carefully. ⤵️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED weekdays (April 1st - 12th, 22nd - 26th) to organize and bag items, and on April 27th (Saturday) to help with collecting day-of drop-offs and loading the truck. Service hours are available for students. Please contact the OAA office to sign up: (310) 532-1929, oaamensore@gmail.com --- 🚛 DROP OFF DATES 🚙 Please call the office beforehand: (310) 532-1929 • Weekdays, April 1 - 12, 10 AM - 4 PM • Weekdays, April 22 - 26, 10 AM - 4 PM • Saturday, April 27, 10 AM - 4 PM • For alternate hours, please contact the office --- ✅ ACCEPTABLE RUMMAGE ITEMS ✅ If possible, please separate items (clothing in one bag, shoes in another bag). Damaged/incomplete items and furniture will NOT be accepted. Soft Goods (clothing, accessories, and other cloth material): hats, mittens, scarves, ties, socks, bags, purses, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, curtains, tablecloths Miscellaneous (household goods and small electrical items smaller than 18x18x18): toys, games, jewelry, mugs, pot/pans, candles, picture frames, utensils, dishes, stuffed animals, toasters, radio, power tools, irons, blenders, mixers, CD players Books and Media: hardback/paperback books, magazines, records, tapes, CDs DVDs, computer softwares 🚫 UNACCEPTABLE RUMMAGE ITEMS 🚫 Weapons, hazardous materials, construction materials, flammable products, automobile parts, furniture, large televisions and monitors, infant products, large appliances, marine vessels #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 #創立110周年 #oaa110th #oaa110anniversary #earthmonth #konmari #springcleaning

Karaoke Club tonight!! 5pm-9pm at the OAA Center’s Yamauchi Building 🎤 OAA members only. $10 admission includes light dinner and all the Okinawan, Japanese, Hawai’ian and American oldies/80s/90s you can sing! #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #okinawakenjinkai #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 #創立110周年 #oaa110th #oaa110anniversary #karaoke #karaokenight #karaoke🎤

Our first-ever Seniors Surii-Jurii Gathering has begun (generously supported by Keiro's Grants Program)! The goal of this bi-monthly program for English and Japanese speakers is to combat social isolation among older adults (ages 65 and over) with a focus on OAA's elders. If you or your parents/grandparents are interested in participating, please contact the OAA office to register. Registration required due to limited space. The first Japanese language gathering will take place on March 30, 12 noon. Please contact the OAA office to register. #okinawaassociationofamerica #kenjinkai #okinawa #okinawakenjinkai #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 #創立110周年 #oaa110th #oaa110anniversary #Seniors #SuriiJurii #keiro #keirograntsprogram
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