The Department of Asian and Asian American Studies: Okinawa Cultural Event
October 31, 2011Sanshin 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.