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Bunkwa Nu Shima
(The Cultural Village)

Hui O Laulima’s Cultural Village features a variety of displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities related to Okinawan culture.

This year’s special exhibit will showcase Okinawan Musical Instruments with interactive performances and demonstrations to bring the music alive.

Sunday, 9/6

11:00 AM

Genki Ball Project

Kouri Nago
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1:00 PM

Odori Class

Sensei Cheryl Penhart
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Performance

Sunday, 9/6

3:00 PM

Sunrise Family Band

Kazu Toguchi & Friends
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Saturday, 9/5

11:00 AM

Lifestyle 808

Randy Kuba
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1:00 PM

Kimono Dressing

Jeanie Yamasato
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3:00 PM

125th Anniversary Filmmaker

Ryan Kawamoto
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Displays and Hands-on Activities

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photo by Cora Hiranaka

Shimakutuba (Indigenous Languages of Okinawa) Exhibit

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photo by Cora Hiranaka

Okinawan Kimono and Paarankuu Dressing 

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photo by Milton Hee

Purchase "Chimugukuru" and Okinawan Cultural Cookbook

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