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DESCRIPTION:On <strong>Saturday\, February 6th\, 2016\, 1:00 PM</strong>\, 
 the <strong><a href="http://oaamensore.org" target="_blank">Okinawa Associ
 ation of America (OAA)</a> in Gardena</strong> will host a special event f
 ocusing on Lunar New Year&rsquo\;s traditions in Okinawa. A Skype video le
 cture will be presented by <strong>Eric Wada</strong> from Hawaii. Mr. Wad
 a is co-founder of <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ukwanshin-Kab
 udan-Ryukyu-Performing-Arts-Troupe-388214160978" target="_blank">Ukwanshin
  Kabudan</a></strong>\, a non-profit organization specializing in traditio
 nal Ryukyuan culture and performing arts. <strong>RSVP is required due to 
 limited seating and parking.</strong>\n\nTopics will include traditional p
 ractices and rituals\, Okinawa's relationship with the Lunar calendar and 
 Feng Shui\, the significance of shishimai (lion dance)\, plus more.\nThe l
 ecture will be bookended with live performances of traditional Okinawan so
 ngs and dances that are associated with New Year celebrations. English tra
 nslations of the lyrics will be provided.\n\nThis event is part of an ongo
 ing series of educational programs at the OAA. Admission is <strong>free f
 or current OAA members</strong> and <strong>$5 for non-members</strong>. T
 he OAA is located at <strong>16500 S. Western Ave.\, Gardena 90247</strong
 >. RSVP is required: <strong>oaamensore@gmail.com</strong> or <strong>310-
 532-1929</strong>.
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year in Okinawa: Lecture and Performance
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