Lead female vocalist Tomoko Uehara of the Okinawan folk band Rinken Band performs at the 25th Annual Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu (Hawaii) in September 2007.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland)a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.