Monthly gatherings to connect and foster community through food and culture!

NEW MONTHLY SCHEDULE:

LAST SATURDAYS • 4 - 6 p.m.
In-Person Potluck – Every Month
Potluck + Online via Zoom – Every Other Month
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新しいスケジュール:

月の最後の土曜日 • 午後４時〜午後６時
毎月は持ち寄り、隔月はハイブリット (対面やオンライン)
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Free admission with 1 potluck dinner dish
(homemade or store-bought – no pressure!)

THEME:  SANSHIN NU FII (SANSHIN DAY)

In celebration of Sanshin nu Fii or Sanshin no Hi (Sanshin Day) in Okinawa, we will be hosting special hands-on workshops geared toward first-timers, beginners, and intermediate players! The goal is to provide a comfortable and welcoming space to learn and play, especially for folks who have never picked up a sanshin before.

Sanshin is a traditional stringed instrument that is indigenous to the Ryūkyū Islands, recognizable for its snakeskin covering.  Every year on March 4th, Okinawa celebrates Sanshin nu Fii with special events and performances throughout the islands.  The date was chosen because of the Japanese pronunciations of “3” and “4” – “san” and “shi” – resembling “sanshin” (similar commemorative days include “Shiisaa Day” on March 3rd and “Gooyaa Day” on May 8th).

A limited number of sanshin will be available to use at the event, but those who have access to an instrument are encouraged to bring it.


SAVE THE DATES:

March 30 – In-Person Potluck Only
3月30日 – 持ち寄りだけ

April – Hybrid (date to be announced due to Craft Fair on April 27)
4月 – 対面やオンライン (27日のクラフトフェア開催のため日程が変更になる)

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