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Medetai Bushi and Yuratiku Bushi performed by Majikina Honryu Aigen no Kai (buyo).Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles Branch performed Tachi Utushi.

The 2024 chairpersons are:Building: Edward Kamiya and Harold KameyaComputer Class: Cindy Arakaki Wicker and Violet NishiharaCulture: Joseph Yoshimasu KamiyaFujinbu/Womens Association: Joan OshiroGeinobu/Performing Arts: Yoko KonoHistory: Yukikazu NagashimaKajimaya Seniors Club: Yoneko NakamuraKaraoke: Vicky and Mitsuo NishiuchiLibrary: Monica SolisMembership: Yuko YamauchiSeisonenbu/Youth Group: Yoshihiro Tome and Hiroshi YamauchiUchinaaguchi/Okinawan Language: Chogi HigaYoung Okinawans of Southern California: Michel ToguchiEntertainment included traditional Okinawan dances (above) and hula dances (below).A video created by Joseph Yoshimasu Kamiya and Emily Ishii chronicled OAAs 2023 activities.The raffle drawing was conducted by President Nishiuchi and Tamiko Uyehara of Uyehara Travel.

followed by Kohaku-style karaoke by Chogi Higa.and Consul Aya Ishii of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles.

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Long-time OAA leader Chogi Higa led the kampai/karii (toast).but the next generations of Terminal Islanders — children.

102-year-old Hideko Yamamoto enjoys watching the dancers.marking the 100th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and the tragic end of the fishing village and community.

which is located in Los Angeles Harbor between the cities of Long Beach and San Pedro.11 at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.