Asociación Okinawense del Perú

Who Are We?

In 1906, 36 Okinawans arrived in Peru, filled with dreams of their distant Uchina in search of new horizons. The Okinawan Association of Peru is a cultural entity that promotes Okinawan culture and traditions in the country, offering workshops, events and cultural activities for the Nikkei community.

Activities

• Okinawa Matsuri: Summer event of the Nikkei community that gathers the most people.
• Uchina Engeikai: Main Okinawan folklore festival in Peru.
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• Natsumero: Most important and traditional musical show of our Nikkei community.
• Ichariba Choode: Aims to integrate the community and spread Okinawan culture, promoting family and friendly meetings of all generations.
• Okinampiadas: New proposal of cultural sports activities brought by the youth of the Okinawan Association of Peru.
• Nikkei Integration Games: Activities that promote integration and the spirit of community.

Workshops

• Swimming: An integral workshop considering the physical capabilities of children, including the most complete sport.
• Manualidades: Class of material experimentation to make crafts and drawings.
• Cooking: Activity that aims to awaken curiosity about cooking and discover textures, flavors and food processes.
• Sanshin: Teaching the musical instrument covered with snake skin, handle and three strings.
• Eisa: Typical folk dance that is part of Okinawan culture.
• Taiko: Japanese dance that means "great drum", with rhythmic intensity and martial discipline.

Contact

Do you have any questions? Write to us!
Web: https://www.aop.org.pe