
ST. LOUIS OKINAWA KENJINKAI
ABOUT
The St. Louis Okinawa Kenjinkai was formed in 1996 to build friendship among the many Okinawans living in the St. Louis Metropolitan and Southern Illinois areas. We are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Okinawan cultural heritage, traditional music, dance, cuisine, language, and art to the people of St. Louis.
In 2015, we established the Eisa Group, who perform at our parties, as well as the annual Japanese Festival, International Festival, and other local events around the area.
PRESIDENT:
Kumiko
Langley
2nd GEN PRESIDENT:
Tsutsumi Bright
CRAFTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Eiko Miller
EISA GROUP
CHOREOGRAPHER AND COACH:
Mitsue Mae
OTHER OFFICERS:
Tomomi Smith
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Sosaku Eisa Luck Group from Okinawa for their guidance, choreography, assistance, and continued education to our Eisa Group.
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