Ichari-Van Night
Experience the vibrant culture of Okinawa
at our local cultural event.
Join us for Ichari-Van Night and explore the spirit of Okinawa!
Feel Okinawa, Eat Okinawa
Traditional performances & Local cuisine
Peace Storytelling
About the Battle of Okinawa
Senbazuru Craft
Origami Paper Craft
Okinawan Style Food
Traditional Food Sale
Orion Beer Tasting
Special Vendor
(Tasting only, no sales at booth)
Tatchannoodle
Special Vendor
Hajichi Okinawan Tattoo
Henna Tattoo Experience
Okinawan Style Accessory
Goods Sale
Supported by
Vancouver Okinawa-ken Yuaikai
Organized by
Vancouver Okinawa Taiko
Creative Okinawan drum dancing "Eisa" performing arts group based in the northern part of Okinawa.
From Okinawa to the world, we will perform "Sagaribana" composed by singer-songwriter YuMe, imbued with the resonance of peace and the solemnity of remembrance.
"Please, I beg you, run away. Leave me behind and take the children with you." Can you imagine these words by the mom in modern times?"
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Okinawan dialect phrase
"Icharibachodee,"
meaning "once we meet, we are family," aims to foster coexistence and mutual prosperity across borders. It features various experiential corners showcasing Okinawan traditional arts.