Last Updated: January 20, 2009

Calendar
Upcoming Events  more...
1/25-3/29 HUOA Club Shinnen Enkai schedule
as of December 24, 2008
 
2/16/09 Hawaii Okinawa Center Closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
3/7-3/20 Hawaii-Okinawa Student Exchange Program
Homestay families are needed to host 24 high school students from Okinawa, who will participate in the 19th year annual exchange program. Criteria for hosting: Family must have a high school student who will host the Okinawa student(s) at their own high school. What a tremendous opportunity to experience a hands-on exchange in your own home! If interested, click here for an application form. Although deadline is December 19, we may still be searching for more homestay families. Contact HUOA to check on status at (808) 676-5400 or email to huoa@huoa.org.
 
4/9/09 

Taste of Marukai

a fundraiser for HUOA

Taste of Marukai flyer

 

Join us for this annual fundraising event that benefits Hawaii United Okinawa Association, as well as Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, and Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce.

 

Celebrate the best of Japanese heritage in Hawaii!

• Taste delicious traditional and contemporary preparations of Japanese cuisine

• Sample the island’s widest selection of sake, shochu and awamori

• Experience exciting entertainment

• Win great prizes

• Enjoy event-night only discounted prices – on top of Marukai’s already low membership prices!

 

When:  Thursday, April 9, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm

 

Where: Marukai Wholesale Mart, 2310 Kamehameha Highway

 

Ticket price: $85 before March 27, $95 after and at the door

 

Free Trolley/Shuttle service will be available. More information will be posted soon.

 

SUPPORT HUOA and purchase your tickets from us. Call HUOA at (808) 676-5400 or email to huoa@huoa.org.
Schedule of Classes more...
Learn Uchinaaguchi, Ikebana or Sanshin. You can even participate in a Karaoke Club. Contact HUOA if you would like to join. Click on the link above to the Schedule of Classes Calendar.
Upcoming Meetings  more...
1/20/09 Board of Directors, Legacy Ballroom 7:00 pm
2/3/09 Executive Council, Serikaku Chaya, 7:00 pm
2/5/09 Communication & Information, Serikaku Chaya, 7:00 pm
2/11/09 Festival, Serikaku Chaya, 7:00 pm
2/19/09 Administration, Serikaku Chaya, 7:00 pm
Fund Raising
Preserving Our Legacy Updates
  click here for more information
Ikuyu Madin - Capital Campaign Update
Go to Ikuyu Madin page for more information
For more information, contact huoa@huoa.org.
Want to donate? Print out the donation Form.
Annual Events
Spring Craft Fair
April 2009 Hawaii Okinawa Center, 9am-3pm
Children's Day Camp
2008  
6/10-6/13

Oahu

Location: Hawaii Okinawa Center

Hours:  Tuesday – Thursday: 9am to 2:30pm

            Friday: 9am – noon

Coordinating Club: Hui O Laulima

Registration: $85

Number of Kids: 80

Ages: 8 years to 13 years of age

Contact: (808) 676-5400 or huoa@huoa.org

6/28 & 6/29

Kohala

Location: Hawi Jodo Mission Hall

Hours: 9am to 3pm

Co-Sponsoring Club: Kohala Okinawa Kenjin Kai

Registration: $30

Number of Kids: 24

Ages: 7 years to 13 years of age

6/9-6/13

Hilo

Location: Hilo Hongwanji Betsuin YBA Hall

Hours: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Co-Sponsoring Club: Hui Okinawa

Registration: $70

Number of Kids: 48

Ages: 8 years to 13 years of age

TBA Kauai More information coming soon
TBA Maui More information coming soon
27th Annual Okinawan Festival - 2009
For information on attending the Okinawan Festival, go to www.okinawanfestival.com.
8/31/09 Wok Cleaning at 8am, back of the kitchen at the Hawaii Okinawa Center
9/3/09 Festival T Shirt folding at 6:30 pm, in the Legacy Ballroom
9/1-9/4
 Set up and construction at Kapiolani Park. We still need volunteers for manpower. If you can volunteer, please contact HUOA at huoa@huoa.org or call 676-5400.
9/5-9/6
 26th Annual Okinawan Festival and Bon Dance at Kapiolani Park. Check out www.OkinawanFestival.com for more information.
2009 Club food booth assignments
Food booth rules
2008 Okinawan Festival Photo Contest
$100 Grand Prize!
Information and application
HUOA Okinawa Study Tour
October 2008 HUOA Study Tour to Okinawa
Winter Craft Fair
11/28/09 Hawaii Okinawa Center, Saturday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
11/29/09 Hawaii Okinawa Center, Sunday, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Evening Craft Fair
12/9/09 Hawaii Okinawa Center, Wednesday, 5:30 pm -9:00pm
Installation Banquet
1/17/09 HUOA 2008 Uchinanchu of the Year & 59th Installation Banquet at HOC.
1/12/08

HUOA 2007 Uchinanchu of the Year & 58th Installation Banquet at HOC. Click here for highlights of the banquet!
12/2/06 HUOA 2006 Uchinanchu of the Year & 57th Installation Banquet at HOC. Click here for highlights of the banquet!
Honors
Check the archives for previous honorees
2008 Uchinanchu of the Year Award Honorees
2007 Uchinanchu of the Year Award Honorees
2006 Uchinanchu of the Year Award Honorees
Uchinanchu Newsletter

The Voice of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association

Check the archives for prior issues

See current advertising rates and information flyer.

Want to contribute? Get the donation form.
12/25/08 November/December issue
2/23/08 Sent to subscribers
3/11/09 Ad space reservation for Issue #119
HUOA Needs
Volunteers needed (Contact HUOA at 676-5400 or info@huoa.org)
On-going HOC Docents
On-going Video Production Crew
Wish List Items (Contact HUOA at 676-5400 or info@huoa.org)
1 Video Projector
4-5 Laptop computers needed to start class on using the computer
HUOA TV/Radio
HUOA News

KZOO Radio AM 1210 with Umichiru & Chikako Sundays at 5:30pm

 

Every Sunday from 4:30-7:00 pm, listen to KZOO on AM 1210 for a great selection of Okinawan music - both classics & O-Pop, up to date news from Okinawa and upcoming community events. HUOA hour begins at 5:30 pm and features upcoming HUOA events and special guests.
Hawaii Okinawa Today (HOT TV) More...

Web streaming

Mondays 7-8 pm HST Channel 53 - Olelonet
1/26/09 Uta Sanshin Live - Di! Ashibana - Part 2
 Presented by Afuso-Ryu Gensei Kai, Hawaii Shibu on June 25, 2006 at the McKinley High School Auditorium
2/2/09 PREMIERE! International Haari Boat Festival 2008
Held August 15 & 16 at the Wailoa State Park and River in Hilo, Hawaii, hosted by Hui Okinawa
Show U Pride

Pictures of people showing Uchinanchu Pride at different places and events.

Share your pride and submit your pictures!

Check the archives more Show U Pride pictures
2/20/08 Uchinanchu Show U Pride at HUOA 2007 Uchinanchu of the Year and 58th Annual Installation Banquet on January 12, 2008
12/2/07 Dexter Teruya showing his Pride at the Winter Craft Fair.
11/13/07 Jane Sakima, Jon Itomura, Manolo Morales "Mayeshiro" (KHON2) and Dave Arakawa at the Okinawan Festival.
6/7/07 Hokulea Landing In Okinawa
3/13/07 Gushikawa Commercial High School Students visiting HOC
1/4/07 Hokulea Launching Ceremony Jan 2007 at Sand Island
12/06 2007 HUOA Bowling League Officers
12/2/06 HUOA Installation Banquet Dec 2006 Photos By Victor Yamashiroya
12/2/06 HUOA Installation Banquet Dec 2006 Photos By David Au
Recent Pictures

Share your experiences and pictures!

Check the archives for more interesting pictures
9/26/08 Okinawan Festival Photo Contest winners. Check them out at www.okinawanfestival.com.
9/22/08  Bon dancers enjoy an evening of great music, food and fun!
9/12/08 HUOA President Elect Ford Chinen, Derek Shiroma, Isaac Hokama and Grant Sato on KHON Morning Show with Manolo Morales. Photos courtesy of Gwen Ishikawa
9/3/08
 26th Okinawan Festival Photos, courtesy of Reid Shimabukuro
7/21/08 Natsumero Festival. Singers from Okinawa and local karaoke schools entertained crowds at Hawaii Okinawa Center. A benefit for the Hawaii Okinawa Plaza Project.
6/14/08 Computer Class students plug away on a Saturday afternoon at the Hawaii Okinawa Center.
6/9/08 HUOA parade marchers show their Uchinanchu Pride at the Pan Pacific Festival Parade in Waikiki
6/4/08 Hawaii Okinawa Invitational Golf Tournament at West Lock Municipal Golf Course on May 24 & 25
4/9/08 Chibariyo! at HOC, photos courtesy of Leslie Dang
4/7/08 Chibariyo! at HOC
3/2/08 Nago Club Shinnen Enkai at HOC
2/20/08 Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai 30th Annual Maui State Okinawan Golf Tournament on February 16 & 17
2/20/08 HUOA Mixed Handicap Bowling League 2007 Banquet photo highlights. Photos courtesy of Alan Isara
2/20/08 Photo highlights from HUOA 2007 Uchinanchu of the Year and 58th Annual Installation Banquet on January 12, 2008. Photos courtesy of David Au and Victor Yamashiroya
2/15/08 HUOA Mixed Handicap Bowling League 2008 Officers swear in.
Recent Videos

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Check the archives for more interesting videos
9/22/08 Autumn Dance Matsuri at Hawaii Okinawa Center
4/7/08 Chibariyo! video highlighting Eisa dance
3/27/08 Chicago Kenjin Kai 2004 Joint Performance / Kariyushi Kai
4/16/07 Kohala Okinawa Kenjin Kai Children's Day Camp 2006