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OAA member Kurt Hirata is currently participating in an international study program in his ancestral hometown Onna Village (恩納村役場企画課). The overseas Uchinaanchu students explore different aspects of Okinawan culture. In this #tbt Kurt is learning how to make Shisa (シーサー), the Okinawan lion-dog out of clay! Shisa are are guardians, believed to protect from evils and misfortune which is why you will often see houses and business in Okinawa with pairs of shisa on their rooftops or flanking the gates or on display. Chibariyō, Kurt, and we can't wait to hear more about your experiences! Original from 恩納村役場企画課 【恩納村海外移住者子弟受入事業】11/22 今日は観光協会でシーサー作りをしています！ 2人共とっても楽しそうに作っています^ ^ #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 #恩納村役場企画課 #onnavillageSave the Date: OAA New Year's Party 2019 January 20, 11 AM - 3:30 PM Quiet Cannon Conference & Event Center Montebello, CA RESERVATION REQUIRED BY JANUARY 11 Invitations and reservation forms have been mailed to current OAA members, so please check your mail carefully this coming week. If you don't receive it, please let us know. This year, we will be celebrating the Year of the Boar AND kicking off the OAA's 110th year! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you're interested in volunteering on Saturday (1/19 at OAA) or Sunday (1/20 at Quiet Cannon), please contact us as soon as possible. Service hours are available for students. 📸 : Itsuki Gramkow #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 #oaanewyearsparty #volunteer #volunteersThe OAA's next Uchinaaguchi Class is THIS FRIDAY, December 14, 2018. 🗯 Since it's the end of the year, class will be followed by a TUSHI WASHIRI YUWEE/"forget the year party"! We are also excited to welcome guests from the Kadena Language Institute (KLI) in Okinawa. (Note: This is a members-only activity) UCHINAAGUCHI NARAIBUSAIBIIMI? Do you want to learn the Okinawan language? MAASA NU KWATCHII KAMIBUSAIBIIMI? Do you want to eat delicious food? ANSHEE, OAA NU UCHINAAGUCHI CLASS NKAI MENSOOCHI KWIMISOORI! Well then, please come to the OAA's Uchinaaguchi Class! MATCHOOIBIIN! We'll be waiting! --- OAA Okinawan Language Class (Members Only) 2nd Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) 7 - 9 p.m. OAA Center, Room 103 $5 admission per class OAA membership required Chogi Higa shinshii (instructor) teaches the Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan language) class in an effort to preserve and broaden the native language of Okinawa. Higa-shinshii believes that in order to fully understand the Okinawan culture, one must also become familiar with its language. The class is conducted in both Uchinaaguchi and English. The course is predominantly based on learning the vocabulary and grammar. As the class progresses other aspects of the language are explored including: proverbs, songs, theatre and history. There is a $5 donation requested at each class to cover the cost of handouts, snacks and other miscellaneous expenses. This class is open to OAA members only. If you are not a member, you can contact the OAA at (310) 532-1929 or via email at oaamensore@gmail.com for membership information. Dates/times subject to change without notice. #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 #uchinaaguchi #uchinaguchiIppee nifee deebiru (thank you very much) to everybody who attended our first-ever craft fair and to the six vendors who participated! 🛍🎁 This was a opportunity to purchase Okinawa-themed gifts (which are hard to come by) while supporting local artists and creatives. Extra special thank yous to Melissa Tran ( @melissatcreations ), the youth volunteer who took the lead with organizing this event, and her mother Amy! If you have pictures from the event (or pictures of the things that you bought), please email them to oaamensore@gmail.com This was one of our final events of 2018, so we were so happy to see everyone there! Our FINAL-FINAL event of the year will be our December Nuchaashii Potluck Gathering on December 27th, 7 - 9 PM. We hope to see you then! #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 #oaacraftfair #oaacraftshowYummy treats are also available! #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 #oaacraftfair #oaacraftshowIn about 15 minutes, the OAA Mini-Craft Fair will be open! #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 #oaacraftfair #oaacraftshowToday’s the day! We’ll see you in a few hours for the first-ever, OAA Mini Craft Fair! OAA Mini Craft Fair 2018 December 9, 9 AM - 1 PM OAA Center in Gardena, CA Room 103 (in the office building) Parking is limited; indoor space is also limited, so there may be a waiting period to avoid overcrowding. (Link in bio for more info) #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 #oaacraftfair #oaacraftshowSetting up the room for tomorrow/Sunday's mini craft fair! Also, we received a generous donation of old Japanese dolls and ceramic figures, some dating back to the 1950s! They will be available in the white elephant sale. --- OAA Mini Craft Fair 2018 December 9, 9 AM - 1 PM OAA Center in Gardena, CA Room 103 (in the office building) Parking is limited; indoor space is also limited, so there may be a waiting period to avoid overcrowding. (Link in bio for more info) #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 #oaacraftfair #oaacraftshowThroughout the upcoming week, we will be previewing products from each vendor! Kim Kobashigawa - Original Okinawa-themed greeting cards (part of the Chōichi Kai L.A. students table) Monika Solis - Original amigurumi (crocheted stuffed dolls) based on traditional Okinawan dances, crocheted scarves, (part of the Chōichi Kai L.A. students table) Aimee Buday - Handmade bags and decorated clothes pins (part of the Chōichi Kai L.A. students table) --- OAA Mini Craft Fair 2018 December 9, 9 AM - 1 PM OAA Center in Gardena, CA Room 103 (in the office building) Parking is limited; indoor space is also limited, so there may be a waiting period to avoid overcrowding. (Link in bio for more info) #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 #oaacraftfair #oaacraftshow-
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