Tuigwaa-chan, host of Radio Okinawa by Tuigwaa-chan, will discuss:    References: Textile Art of Okinawa and A Teaching Unit on Okinawan Culture; Hawaii United Okinawan Assn. (www.huoa.org)   News from Okinawa ~ Ryukyu Shimpo             (http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/)  Wordpress   (www.Tuigwaachan.Wordpress.com)     Another connection to Okinawa (Aunt Tsuruko ~ my resemblance)  Sanshin Time ~ Jin To Yo (to mom & dad)  Recap ~ Helping our children (Y.G) though exampleSo join Tuigwaa-chan on her journey to learn more about Okinawan culture and make friends with her hope to spread the joy, peace, and love of Okinawa through treasures like sanshin and odori (dance).Contact Tuigwaa-chan with news or events or to share other Okinawan experiences. More information can be found at www.Tuigwaachan.com.

Learning About Okinawan Culture ~ Textiles And Overview

Exploring Okinawan culture wtih Tuigwaa-chan (Helen Fukuhara Yamada) through sanshin, odori (dance), and a variety of other aspects such as  arts and crafts, language,  history, folk tales, foods, and more. Focus will include Okinawan events locally (DC area), other parts of the USA, and hopefully beyond (world-wide). Although this show highlights Okinawan culture, she hopes everyone in some way can benefit from the general perspective of how one searches and identifies with their heritage, honors customs, respects parents, and sets an example (hopefully good) through leadership to their family, friends, and ultimately community.   Join Tuigwaa-chan on her journey to learn more about herself, make friends, and her attempt to one day meet and connect with her Okinawan family (Uncle Chogi) and spread the joy, peace, and love of Okinawa through treasures like sanshin and odori (dance).  She will also play sanshin so submit requests in advance. Call or contact Tuigwaa-chan with news, events, or share other Okinawan experiences.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Tuigwaa-chan, host of Radio Okinawa by Tuigwaa-chan, will discuss some activities in Hawaii. Visit Hawaii United Okinawa Association for details.12/1 6pm Awamori Fest!  Benefit Fundraiser for Tamagusuku Ryu Senjukai ~ Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo;  Rumors Ala Moana Hotel 1st floor     POC = Randy (808) 780-344012/7 5:30pm HUOA Craft Fair ~ Evening in Waipio; Hawaii Okinawa Center (Christmas shopping/visit with Santa Claus!)12/18 4pm Okinawan Spirit & Heart (What does it mean to be an Uchinanchu?) Speaker = Shinichi Maehara at UH Manoa POC = Center for Okinawan Studies (808) 956-0902Hawaii UchinanchusJoin Tuigwaa-chan on her journey to learn more about Okinawan culture and make friends with her hope to spread the joy, peace, and love of Okinawa through treasures like sanshin and odori (dance).   Contact Tuigwaa-chan with news or events or to share other Okinawan experiences.

Okinawan Culture ~ Hawaii Events (Dec. 2011)

Tuigwaa-chan, host of Radio Okinawa by Tuigwaa-chan, will discuss:    References:  Folktales of Okinawa & The Ghosts of Okinawa   News  "Competition"  Sanshin (Okinawan instrument; Reference book:  Power of Okinawa by John Potter)  Options  (Kit v. Already made)   ~Sanshin Shop  (Sanshin Kit, Sanshin & Accessories)   ~Asoviva (Sanshin & Accessories)  RecapSo join Tuigwaa-chan on her journey to learn more about Okinawan culture and make friends with her hope to spread the joy, peace, and love of Okinawa through treasures like sanshin and odori (dance).  Contact Tuigwaa-chan with news or events or to share other Okinawan experiences. More information can be found at www.Tuigwaachan.com.

Okinawan Culture ~ Folktakes & Sanshin

Tuigwaa-chan (Helen Fukuhara Yamada), host of Radio Okinawa by Tuigwaa-chan, will share information about herself and her interest in Okinawan culture. Why it is important to her?  Why now?  She explains why it is important she shares this with her family and how she hopes to inspire the younger Okinawan generation to also take an interest. Although this show highlights Okinawan culture, she hopes everyone in some way can benefit from the general perspective of how one searches and identifies with their heritage, honors customs, respects parents, and sets an example (hopefully good) through leadership to their family, friends, and ultimately community.  Join Tuigwaa-chan on her journey to learn more about herself, make friends, and her attempt to one day meet and connect with her Okinawan family (Uncle Chogi) and spread the joy, peace, and love of Okinawa through treasures like sanshin and odori (dance).  She will also play sanshin so submit requests in advance.  Call or contact Tuigwaa-chan with news or events or to share other Okinawan experiences. More information can be found at her website.  www.Tuigwaachan.com

Learning About Okinawan Culture ~ Textiles And Overview

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