http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2177 Comments for "Community Forum: Okinawans and Their Global Networks on Saturday, March 1 in Los Angeles" en http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2177#comment-607 <p>Hi JANM!<br /> I am a New York nissei living in Buenos Aires now.<br /> Argentina is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Okinawan immigration this year and there are a lot of festivities planned.<br /> Are there any plans for Nikkeis in US to be part of this? The organization that is heading the celebrations, COA, is seeking spanish/english bilinguals to help with the festivities so I was just wondering. http://www.okiren.org.ar/<br /> Please feel free to contact me if anyone is interested in coming here!<br /> Misa<br /> misaabe@hotmail.com</p> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:01:45 -0800 njcaramelo comment 607 at http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2177 <p>Join us for this special event, the first in a new program series presented by Discover Nikkei:</p> <h2>Community Forum: Okinawans and Their Global Networks</h2> <p><strong>Saturday, March 1, 2008<br /> 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</strong></p> <p>In 2006, over 4,900 people from around the world attended the 4th Worldwide Uchinanchu Taikai Festival in Okinawa to reconnect with their heritage and culture. The Center for Migration Studies at the University of the Ryukyus surveyed these participants and will present their findings revealing how Okinawans connect beyond the island borders.</p> <p><a href="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2177">read more</a></p> http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2177#comment California - Southern Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:19:27 -0800 editor 2177 at http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum