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Okinawan Festival returns to Hawaii Convention Center

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Aug. 31, 2019

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Karen Noda packs fresh andagi into bags to be sold. Over 100,000 of the deep fried treats will be sold at the event this weekend.
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Cory Yamashiro, 9, and his sister, Lacey, 13, from Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts, wait to perform a lion dance. The festival, which continues through Sunday, features Okinawan food, entertainment, a senior health and wellness fair, exhibits, keiki activities and more.
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Dancers from You Buyo Suishin Kyogi Kai Hawaii Shibu perform on Saturday. The group has dancers in their 70s, 80s and 90s. Pictured to the left is sensei Aiko Sugai.
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Renee Morioka, from Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi No Kai Nakasone Dance Academy performed at the 37th Annual Okinawan Festival held in the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday.
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Paige Mayeda, 17, from Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi No Kai Nakasone Dance Academy performed at the 37th Annual Okinawan Festival held in the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday.
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The audience reacts to lion dancers from Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts at the 37th Annual Okinawan Festival held in the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday.
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Wyatt Arita, 8 1/2 months, sports a hachimaki, or headband, at the 37th Annual Okinawan Festival held in the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday.
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