Ukwanshin Kabudan will be presenting a conference on Okinawan identity which will hopefully provide a better understanding of who we are as Uchinaanchu, and create networking and support for individuals and community groups. We will be looking at and discussing how identity holds a place in culture, language, and history through various presentations and workshops. It will be as non-academic as possible so that everyone may feel comfortable to participate. Through the years, we have seen a growing number in the community who are hungry for more than just being able to say “I’m Uchinaanchu,” but who want to be able to explain what it means to be Uchinaanchu. We are not promising a quick fix solution to anything, but, hope that participants will leave the conference with a better understanding, and energy to seek more. The conference will be held March 20-22 on Maui, with some events at Rinzai Zen Mission.
For more information or to register online, go to http://www.ukwanshin.org/blog/? page_id=1536. Or contact Maui Ryukyu Culture Group president Amy Shinsato, 276-6684 or amyshinsato@gmail.com
