Monthly Archives: May 2018

Lei Diplomacy – 2018

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International Solidarity — Left to Right: Shin Oshiro, WUB Hawaii members Steve Miyashiro & Ed Kuba, and local retired high school teacher, Yoshiyasu Iha.

 

Ladies and Gents,

Just returned from Okinawa this morning from a successful trip to Kadena Air Base.

Our lei diplomacy event went very well and got good coverage in the two daily newspapers.

When we presented lei to the demonstrators, several ladies cried because of our show of support.  It gave the demonstrators publicity for their just protest against unfair militarization of Okinawa.  Our mission was accomplished!

Ryota Shimabukuro, the Ryukyu Shimpo‘s star reporter, forwarded the link for the article – click here.

Mahalo for your support, especially to the lei makers and lei money donors.

Aloha, Ed Kuba

 

 

July 24 – The Dawn of Ryukyu

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Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii (RMD Hawaii) is delighted to present “The Dawn of Ryukyu” on July 24, 2018 at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. This special event can be enjoyed by all ages, and will feature a medley of Okinawan performing arts to tell the story of ancient Okinawa. General Admission tickets are just $35 and $40 at the door. Please contact Brianne Yamada at yamadabri@gmail.com or (808)285-3905 for ticket purchases. Thank you!

❖ Reserved VIP tickets each for $100, includes and early entrance at 6 pm, reserved seating, and an okashi gift box. With the purchase of each pair of tickets, a parking pass will be provided.

❖ Preferred Seating at $50, which includes early entrance at 6 pm, and preferred seating (first come, first serve).

❖ General Admission at $35, or $40 at the door, providing seats in the open seating area (first come, first serve).

 

Akemi Martin with Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko       source


WUB Hawaii Vice President, Akemi Martin, founded Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko’s Hawaii chapter that includes branches on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Hawaii Island.   Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko originated in Okinawa in 1982.  It combines traditional Eisa and Karate forms with contemporary influences and music creating a new and unique taiko style.