2008 marks 20 years of exchanges between the University of Hawaii and the University of the Ryukyus (Ryudai). To mark this anniversary, UH’s President David McClain and a delegation from the Center for Okinawan Studies visited Okinawa in October to … Continue reading
COS held an Open House/Kachashii on November 6, 2008 in the Tokioka Room at Moore Hall. Our Director, Leon Serafim explained the process of establishing the Center and talked about goals and prospects. Many university and community members attended the … Continue reading
Come learn more about the Center for Okinawan Studies! COS Founding Director, Dr. Leon Serafim, will give a brief overview of what the Center is all about, what’s been happening, and its future plans. An Okinawan party is never complete … Continue reading
Ryukyuan/Okinawan Classical Performing Arts Lecture-Demonstration FREE Admission “Ryukyu Geino: The Legacy of Kin Ryosho,” a free public lecture-demonstration discussing the art and teachings of Master Kin Ryosho, will be presented on Sunday, October 12, 2008, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM … Continue reading
In celebration of the opening of the Center for Okinawa Studies, Hamilton Library featured a two-month-long exhibition (July 1- August 31, 2008) titled, “Mii-gusui, Mimi-gusui, Sustenance for the Eyes and Ears: Okinawan Performing Arts.” The exhibit focused on Okinawa’s rich … Continue reading
