so sorry, haven't been posting in a few days... been very busy. and i haven't any time nor space for the garbage thoughts that fill this blog... so:
passing on a message/announcement from my friend sharit:
Celebrate Okinawan Food Culture
@ Lama Library, Kapi'olani Community College
Saturday, July 26th
Celebrate! Join us for a special day centering around Okinawan food and culture. Exhibits open at 10 am, with events starting at 11 am.
On Sale: The ever popular Andagi (and Anda-dog!). . .and delicious servings of Nantu (Okinawan sweet potato mochi).
11 am: Dr. Brad Willcox, nationally recognized expert on healthy aging, talks about the Okinawan Diet.
Noon: Special panel discussion on Okinawan Restaurants in Hawaii.
1 pm: Learn about Awamori, the alcohol indigenous to Okinawa, w/ Randy Kuba.
1:30 pm: Eisa performance by Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko.
2 pm: Talk story with Harriet Takaesu on Okinawan food on the plantation.
2:30 pm: Hui O Laulima introduces their new book: Chimugukuru the soul the spirit the heart, Okinawan Mixed Plate II.
3 pm: Sanshin performance, featuring Okinawan whistling and kachashi.
4 pm: Lecture/Discussion (TBA).
Three Great Exhibits on FOOD! The Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, Key Ingredients, explores the fascinating topic of food in America. A local component, Hawaii by Food, examines Hawaii's food culture and "local food." The Oroku Restaurant exhibition tells the remarkable story of Okinawan-owned restaurants in Hawaii. [Japanese translations of all 3 exhibits available.]
ALL events and parking are FREE!
For more information, please visit: http://kcc.hawaii.edu, email keyingredients@gmail.com or call 808.734.9562.
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