HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Hawaii Convention Center this weekend, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, for the 42nd annual Okinawan Festival with the theme “Sharing ...
From the tropical breezes of their native island to the brights lights of New York City, two sisters will hit the stage at Carnegie Hall in June to showcase the “Ryukyu Buyou” Okinawan dance. Natsuko ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One of Hawaii’s largest Okinawan celebrations is almost here. The 43rd Okinawan Festival will feature performances of Okinawan dance, karate, taiko and music by local groups ...
DENNIS ODA / [email protected] The Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi no Kai Nakasone Dance Academy taught by Lynne Yoshiko Nakasone, performed at the 30th Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in early ...
The community is invited to enjoy an afternoon of Okinawan music and dance from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Maui Okinawa Cultural Center in Wailuku. Admission is free to the family-friendly event.
Tamagusuku Ryu Senju Kai Hawaii’s Okinawan dance group performed during this year’s Okinawan Festival at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story.
Japanese theater has gained a great deal of international recognition, so most people are likely familiar with kabuki or noh. Fewer, however, may have heard of Ryūkyū buyō — the traditional dance of ...