WEEKEND SCENE

A photo essay of people enjoying an island event

OKINAWAN FESTIVAL IS CELEBRATED
AT THE BANDSTAND

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Karen Teruya, left, and Rene Kaneshiro prepared
andagi during the Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park.

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April Sakai performed an Okinawan dance, "Inato Kurishi."

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Lori Shinsato helped her daughter,
Leia Shinsato, get ready to perform.

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At left, Allison Yanagi played the kucho, an Okinawan
fiddle, along with other musicians during dance
performances during the festival.

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Tomi Griffin, left, and Jean Haruko Oshiro were among
the large crowd enjoying the Okinawan entertainment.