Forwarded for the Okinawa Association of America Shuri Castle, a World Heritage Site landmark, was ravaged by fire during the early morning hours of October 31. The cause of the fire is not known at this time. The Okinawan people throughout the diaspora read the reports in shock and horror and immediately took to social […]
The Okinawa Association of America begins fund drive for the restoration of the Shuri Castle which was ravaged by fire on October 31. In addition to collecting donations at the OAA office, the association will be sponsoring this special benefit concert in an effort to bring in more funds for the restoration of Okinawa’s sacred […]
The Okinawa Association of America began fund drive for the restoration of the Shuri Castle which was ravaged by fire on October 31. Immediately after the breaking news of the Shuri Castle fire in Okinawa, the Okinawa Association’s office in Gardena started to receive phone calls offering donations for Shuri Castle restoration. In addition to […]
Shuri Castle, Historic Tourist Draw in Japan, Is Destroyed by Fire on Oct. 31, 2019 The World Heritage site, a symbol of the southern island of Okinawa, was once the seat of a kingdom that spanned 450 years. New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/world/asia/shuri-castle-okinawa-japan-fire.html Cultural News likes to express the sympathy to people in Okinawa and […]