Hui Okinawa held its annual Warabi
Ashibi June 11-15, 2007 at the Hilo Hongwanji YBA Hall. During this cultural
day camp, children constructed a shime daiko and then learned how to play
it. They learned raku pottery, ikebana flower arranging, kobudo style
taiko playing, Okinawan language and history, Okinawan cooking, and some
old plantation games. This event was chaired by Mrs. Ruby Maekawa with
lead teachers: Lani Yamami, Stella Miyashiro, Cynthia Inouye, and Betty
Suetomi. They were assisted by many assistants, youth assistants and
volunteers. Almost 50 students participated in this year's camp.
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