The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies: Okinawa Cultural Event

October 31, 2011

Sanshin Player:  Hairi Tokuyama

Born on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Tokuyama has been playing Sanshin since early childhood. She has received many awards for her artistry and was the youngest 1st-prize recipient at the Okinawa Classical Music Competition in 2003. She is a professional instructor of Sanshin & Okinawan folksongs.

MC: Sho Watanabe

There will also be an Okinawa Karate performance by Ashley Miya Arashiro.

Refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies.