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CARSON —?The Okinawa Association of America (OAA) held its 2024 New Years party — marking its 115th year —?on Jan.Amy Oshiro Tran and Kristin Yamauchi.

presented hula dances representing different islands.Ishihara Haruo Ryukyu Minyo Kenkyusho.The program closed with everyone dancing to Atchamee.

The second half began with jikata (dance music) performed by Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai Los Angeles Shibu and Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyokai Los Angeles Shibu: Higasa Odori.Emily Ishii served as emcee for Part 1 of the program and Lauren Higa was emcee for Part 2.

A martial arts demonstration was given by kids and adults from Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate Kobudo Association.

everyone was asked to get up and dance.recognizing the need for nutrition and supportive services for senior communities in the 9th Council District of the City of Los Angeles the late Councilmember Gilbert Lindsay championed a motion to create funding for these important services.

Anyone willing to support LTNS can donate funds by accessing http://LTSNS.This motion gave birth to the LTNS.

LTNS primarily depends on government funding from the City of Los Angeles to support its services.Volunteers serve meals to senior citizens as part of the Little Tokyo Nutrition Services.