Yeisaa nu Chimu-Don-Don: Exploring Cultural Identity through Okinawan Drumming
Eisa is a traditional Okinawan folk dance and musical performance to honor the spirit of Okinawan ancestors. As Okinawans migrated and settled all over the world, their music and dance traditions traveled with them.
On March 9, 2024 at 3 p.m. (PST), Discover Nikkei will present a conversation and Q&A moderated by Shari Y. Tamashiro with members of contemporary eisa groups—Lisa Tamashiro Maumalanga (Chinagu Eisa Hawaii; Honolulu, HI, USA), Rentaro Suzuki (Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles Branch; Los Angeles, CA, USA), John Azama (Ryukyu Damashii; Dallas, TX, USA), Cecilia Nué (Seiryu Eisa Kai; Lima, Peru), and Toshiyuki Yamauchi (Yuriki no Kizuna Eisá Daiko; São Paulo, Brazil)—as they discuss how eisa connects them to their cultural heritage and identity. An interactive beginners tutorial and opportunity to talk with members from various eisa groups will follow the program.
Deadline to register: Friday, March 8 • 10 a.m. (PST) | 1 p.m. (Lima) | 3 p.m. (São Paulo)
For more details, visit: https://discovernikkei.org/en/events/...
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ABOUT DISCOVER NIKKEI
Beyond just a website, Discover Nikkei is an international network that celebrates cultural diversity and explores both global and local identities. The project connects generations and communities by sharing stories and perspectives of the Nikkei, people of Japanese descent who have migrated and settled throughout the world.
The term “Nima” comes from combining Nikkei and nakama (Japanese for “colleagues”, or “fellows”, or “circle”). Join our Nima-kai community and share your stories about the Nikkei experience! Find out more at https://DiscoverNikkei.org.
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Discover Nikkei is a project of the Japanese American National Museum (https://janm.org), with major funding from The Nippon Foundation.
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