Written by Joseph Kamiya
OAA Culture Committee chairperson
We know that this list doesn’t do justice to the wonderful year we had — what were YOUR favorite OAA moments of 2014? Let us know in the comments section!
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Don't miss the OAA's members-only Uchinaaguchi Class! Our next gathering is TONIGHT, September 13, 2019. 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 Okinawan language class!) MATCHOOIBIIN! (We'll be waiting!) --- TONIGHT (September 13, 2019) 7 - 9 p.m. OAA Center, Room 103 $5 admission per class OAA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED 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 #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 #uchinaaguchi #uchinaaguchiisnotadialect#Repost @visitokinawajapan • What a powerful shishimai (Okinawan Lion Dance) performance! The dance is believed to cast out the evil and bring good fortune and prosperity to the region. 📷:@konahi515oki #okinawanliondance #folkperformingarts #獅子舞 #民俗藝能 #사자춤 #민속예능 #民俗芸能 #traditional #traditionalevent #traditionalperformingarts #beokinawa #visitokinawa#Repost @nhkworldjapan • The sanshin is a musical instrument unique to Okinawa. Its name means ‘three strings’ and goes back to the 14th century when the islands’ sea trade with Asia was at its height. The beautifully colored Ryukyu Kokutan, a tree similar to ebony, is the favored wood of sanshin makers. The instrument’s neck is made from one piece and is key to its sound. Made in the traditional method, it's smoothed and rounded using just a file. This workshop in the Miyako Islands was started in 1961. Masaki Yogi apprenticed himself to his grandfather Eiko Yogi when still at school. Here, they perform a traditional island song in the local language. Called ‘Honen no Uta,’ meaning ‘Song of Plenty,’ it's about hoping for everyone to live in prosperous times. See more: Cycle Around Japan - Miyako Islands - Riding the Ocean Breeze. 🚴🌊💨 . . #sanshin #threestrings #MiyakoIslands #Okinawa #RyukyuIslands #OkinawanCulture #OkinawanMusic #traditionalmusic #islandlife #beautifulisland #japanesetradition #japanculture #japantrip #triptojapan #japantravel #gotojapan #asiantrip #visitokinawa #okinawatrip #冲绳 #沖繩 #오키나와여행 #cyclearoundjapan #日本旅行 #japan #instagramjapan #nhkworld #nhkworldjapan #nhk#TBT • The OAA Bazaar was much more simple back in 1999! There was less seating, less booths, and we didn't even have a stage area. 😱 #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 #volunteer #volunteers #bazaar #oaabazaarTusui ya takara (Elders are treasures) #TusuiTuesday This past Sunday, we hosted the OAA's Annual Keiro Kansha no Hi (Senior Appreciation Day) luncheon in honor of OAA members ages 80 and over. Out of the 163 in attendance that afternoon, there were 88 members ages 80 and over, 23 members ages 90 and over, and 2 centenarians (101 years old, to be exact)! 🙌 #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 #volunteer #volunteers #seniors #keirokanshanohi #tusuiyatakara#MusicMonday • What do you listen to more often: Traditional Okinawan music (classical and/or folk music) or contemporary/fusion Okinawan music? Let us know in the comments ⤵️ What is currently your favorite song in either genre? --- 📸: 1. Folk music legends Misako Oshiro and Seijin Noborikawa. 2. Yukito Ara of contemporary/fusion music groups Parsha Club and Sakishima Meeting. #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 #oaa110anniversaryOAA Okinawa Bazaar 2019 (Performances, Food, Games, and Raffles) 📆 October 6, 2019 (Sunday) 📆 ⏰ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ⏰ 🏢 OAA Center in Gardena, California 🏢 💰 Members-only pre-order discount available! 💰 🎸 Live Entertainment 🥁 🍜 Food Booths 🍙 🎟 Raffle Drawings (win Disneyland tickets!) 🎟 🎁 Shopping 🎁 ⛳️ Youth Games 🎈 This is the OAA's largest annual fundraiser and the only Okinawa-focused festival in Southern California, so please bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, soulful entertainment, raffle drawings, games, and shopping! If you are a current OAA member, a special pre-order discount was mailed to you – save up to $15 on scrips! PRE-ORDER DEADLINE: September 30, 2019 (if you didn't receive it yet, please contact us ASAP) Volunteers needed: http://bit.ly/bazaarvolunteer2019 --- Design: Lauren Higa / 📸 : Stuart Yamashiro #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 #bazaar #oaabazaar #oaabazaar2019 #oaabazaarprep #volunteersA huge nifee deebiru (thank you) to the Rafu Shimpo ( @rafushimpo ) for covering our 110th Anniversary Reception and publishing a beautiful full-color spread in their physical newspaper – English AND Japanese sections! They also for posted a nice gallery and Japanese language article on their website. #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 #volunteer #volunteers #SuperCentennial #rafushimpo #zenyasai #oaa110thzenyasai-
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