Bunkwa Nu Shima
(3rd Floor)
Kimono and Paranku Dressing
Saturday & Sunday:
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9:00 - 11:30 am
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12:30 - 3:30 pm
Dressing Demos:
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Saturday 11:00 am - Kimono
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Sunday 11:00 am - Panraku
Have your photo taken in an Okinawan kimono with a traditional headpiece or a paranku drummer costume. Learn how to dress in a kimono or paranku outfit at the demos.
Pricing
All prices include dressing fee for one person ($10.00 each additional person )
$50
1 - High-resolution Image File emailed (includes print release)
$75
3 - High-resolution Image File emailed (includes print release)
$100
5 - High-resolution Image File emailed (includes print release)
We accept Scrip, check, cash, or credit card.
Artifact Feature:
Okinawan Shiisaa
Learn how and why the Okinawan Shiisaa is a Ryukuyan cultural icon, where did it originate, and why are they in pairs, and view pictorial displays and earthenware. Shiisaa docents will guide you.
Shishimai Performance by Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts
Learn from Jon Itomura, co-director of HOCA the art of the lion dog dance - shishimai. How can I join? This is photo op for you and your friends!
Performance Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday 2:30 pm
Chimugukuru - the soul the spirit the heart by Hui O Laulima
Do you have your Okinawan Cultural Cookbook yet? Here’s your chance to view and purchase it -cultural information, ono recipes – some by our local renowned chefs. Wrap it in a furoshiki apron and it’s gift ready. Prices vary.
Demos
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Saturday 1:00 pm - Jushi Rice
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Sunday 1:00 pm - Furoshiki wrapping
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Sunday 2:00 pm - Lucky number
Shimakutuba
Can you speak Uchinaaguchi - the Ryukyuan language that perhaps Ojichan and Obaachan spoke? Learn about the 6 endangered languages and learn to count from our Shimakutuba enthusiasts..
Saturday & Sunday:
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Lively songs and dances in Uchinaaguchi
Flash Mob
