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Monthly Archives: May 2006
Ryukyuan Dance
Jump to… (within this article) Introduction The four genres of Ryukyuan Dance The origin of the "crown ship dances" Classical dance The birth of zo odori (popular dance) Dance costumes and accoutrements The music of Okinawa Conclusion Kajadifu Bushi "Kiyu … Continue reading
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Performing Arts
the island of songs and dances An Introduction to Ryukyuan Dance Okinawa Folk Arts: Eisa
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Proverbs
wisdom OKINAWAN PROVERBS Excerpted from The Okinawan Mind in Proverbs Zenko Shimabukuro Ataishi turu atairu. – We get along well with those we can get along with well. Achinee ya tankaa mankaa. – Business is a two-way street. Aramun … Continue reading
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Glossary
Okinawa Glossary Glossary of Terms: ***** A, B, C ***** Andagi (Also known as Sata Andagi.) Okinawan donut. Andagi is probably the most well-known Okinawan snack. Go to Anma’s Kitchen for a recipe and photo of this delicious snack! Asadoya … Continue reading
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Language
uchinaguchi the language of Okinawa the history of uchina guchi (Excerpt taken from Etsuko Higa’s Master of Arts thesis, Okinawan Classical Music: Analysis of Vocal Performance, University of Hawaii, 1976.) The language of Okinawa belongs to the Japanese-Ryukyuan language … Continue reading
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Chronology
Okinawan History A Chronological Table PRIMEVAL Old Stone Age Shell Mound Age 605 The Chinese Emperor Yo (Sui Dynasty) sends Shu-Kan to the Ryukyus 608 From about this time, the "Southern Island" people pay tribute to the Japanese … Continue reading
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Birth of Star Sand
folktales of the birth of star sand Excerpted from Folktales of Okinawa Bank of the Ryukyus International Foundation Naha Okinawa Japan A long time ago, among the twelve signs of the zodiac were the Polar Star and the Southern Cross, … Continue reading
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Folktales
folktales of Excerpted from Folktales of Okinawa Bank of the Ryukyus International Foundation Naha Okinawa Japan English Translation by Terunobu Tamamori and Jayne A. Hitchcock Illustrations by Fumio Amuro selected folktales: the birth of star sand kajimaya
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Okinawa is ichiban!
okinawa is ichiban! Some Interesting Tidbits that Make Okinawa Unique (from Okinawa Magazine, published by the Okinawa Prefectural Government and the Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau) the jewel in the pacific: OKINAWA, THE TROPICAL TRAVEL DESTINATION Okinawa is ichiban! The … Continue reading
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Okinawa Travel Summary
Tourism is Okinawa’s largest industry. Okinawa prefecture is host to nearly 5.5 million visitors a year who spend nearly 6 billion US dollars annually.Okinawa is the primary resort vacation destination for Japanese travelers. Tourists can enjoy an ancient culture with … Continue reading