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Saturday, September 4, 1999
Celebrating summer,
Okinawan style
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By George F. Lee, Star-Bulletin
Shizuko Ellis, left, and Mitsuko Toguchi of the Ryusei Honryu
Yanagi Nokai Hawaii Chapter yesterday rehearse "Natsu Sugata,"
a dance celebrating summer. They were preparing for the 17th
Okinawan Festival, which started today at Kapiolani Park and
continues tomorrow. The event is sponsored by the Hawaii
United Okinawa Association.
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By George F. Lee, Star-Bulletin
The women of The Panraku Club Of Hawaii rehearse " Kubagasa"
a song and dance about the traditional Okinawan straw hat
worn by workers in the field.
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