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✜ = Pop-up performance at Bunka Nu Shima
Program Schedule
Schedule subject to change
Saturday, 8/30
10:00 AM
Program Opening
10:05 AM
Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Hawaii Shibu
10:25 AM
Ryukyu Koten Ongaku Nomura-Ryu Ongaku Kyokai Hawaii Shibu
10:45 AM
Naha Izumizaki Hatagashira Hozon Kai
The Naha Izumizaki Hatagashira is a traditional performance group from the Izumizaki district of Naha, Okinawa. Hatagashira which can be seen at many festivals and parades in Okinawa, involves carrying, lifting and balancing a large pole with a flag and decorative lantern at the very top.
11:00 AM
Opening Procession Parade
11:25 AM
Recognition of Okinawa Mayors
11:35 AM
Paranku Club of Hawaii
11:50 AM
Formal Opening Ceremony
Introduction of special guests from Okinawa, including Governor of Okinawa and over 40 mayors from Okinawa Prefecture.
12:15 PM
Tamagusuku Ryu Kansen Atae no Kai Akiko Tome Ryubu Dojo
12:35 PM
Agari Sisters
The Agari Sisters, Kaede (14 years old) and Kana (12 years old), are an up-and-coming duo who have performed throughout Okinawa. They play traditional Okinawan music, Hawaiian music, 1950s rock, and Alaska-themed country music on sanshin, ukulele, and taiko.
1:00 PM
Ryusei Honryu Ryuko Kai
1:20 PM
Shorin-Ryu Hawaii Seibukan
1:35 PM
Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi No Kai Nakasone Dance Academy
1:55 PM
Yuttai Kwattai
2:15 PM
Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts
2:35 PM
Ka Lehua Studio
Established in Chatan, Okinawa, in 2010, this halau regularly performs at events in and outside of Okinawa, including at resort hotels and US military bases.
2:50 PM
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii
3:10 PM
Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai USA/Hawaii
3:30 PM
Afuso Ryu Choichi Kai Akebono Sound
3:50 PM
Kachashi - Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai USA/Hawaii
Bon Dance, 8/30
6:00 PM
Opening & Welcome
6:05 PM
Young Okinawans of Hawaii
6:30 PM
Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi Set #1
6:45 PM
Hawaii Shin Kobukai
7:10 PM
Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai
7:35 PM
Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi Set #2
7:50 PM
Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai
8:15 PM
Kachashi - Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai USA/Hawaii
Sunday, 8/31
10:00 AM
Program Opening
10:05 AM
HUOA Ichi Go Ichi E Class
10:25 AM
The Kilauea Okinawa Dance Club
10:45 AM
Dignitaries' Greetings
11:10 AM
Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo
11:30 AM
Toyama Kyuzo Roman Theater Co. (Kin Town)
From Kin Town in Okinawa, the group is composed of elementary, junior high, high school and graduate students. Their performance tells about the life of Toyama Kyuzo, the father of Okinawan immigration.
12:00 PM
Nidaime Teishin Kai Hawaii Shibu & HUOA Sanshin Class
12:20 PM
Jimpu Kai U.S.A. Kin Ryosho Ryukyu Geino Kenkyusho Hawaii Shibu
12:40 PM
Hālau O Nā Pua Kukui
Established in 1975, under the direction of Kumu Hula Ed Collier, the halau is located in Kapālama/Kalihi and has competed in several Merrie Monarch Festivals and hula competitions in Hawaii, California, and Japan.
1:00 PM
Chinagu Eisa Hawaii
1:20 PM
Shoshin Dance Company
1:40 PM
Hawaii Okinawa Shinden Shorin Ryu Karate Association
2:00 PM
Azama Honryu Allison Tokuko Yanagi Ryukyu Dance Studio
2:20 PM
Nomura Ryu Dentou Ongaku Kyoukai Hawai'i Shibu
2:40 PM
Uta Maai
Uta Maai, which means to sing as if blossomed flowers are dancing, is composed of members: Jyunji Tobaru and Ramu Tobaru. The groups performs covers of traditional Ryukyuan songs, as well as modern Okinawan pop music. This year, they will be accompanied by Kaeo Shiroma from Hawaii.
3:05 PM
Kachashi - Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai USA/Hawaii
4:30 PM
Rimi Natsukawa
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A special finale performance from Rimi Natsukawa, an Okinawan singer, best known for her 2001 single “Nada Sousou” (涙そうそう).