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Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri

Okinawa Association of America (OAA)


Published: Aug. 14, 2021 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025

Submitted by: Richard Watanabe (Arcadia, Califronia, USA)

Led and organized by the Geinobu of the OAA, volunteers dance both traditional Okinawan and obon dances. Okinawa has its own unique history and traditions that are a mixture of cultures. It’s always a pleasure to see that on display like this.


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This was submitted by Richard Watanabe from Arcadia, California, for Discover Nikkei’s Nima-kai Traditions: Matsuri photo activity.

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Led and organized by the Geinobu of the OAA, volunteers dance both traditional Okinawan and obon dances. Okinawa has its own unique history and traditions that are a mixture of cultures. It’s always a pleasure to see that on display like this.


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