Loochoo nu Kwa Podcast
Discussions on Okinawa/Loochoo identity, culture, history and language connected with the journey to normalize identity and connect with other native/indigenous peoples who share similar stories.
Loochoo nu Kwa Podcast
Irei no Hi
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Eric
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Season 2
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Episode 9
Looking at Irei no Hi for us today and what it means. The Memorial Day in Okinawa is observed each year on June 23. We remember and pray for all victims of the war, especially our ancestors who were brutally sacrificed and whose memories live on today. Survivors have shared their stories, but what is being done to make sure that these things never happen again? Do we separate ourselves as diaspora or from the history and just take it in as a story? The war continues in Okinawa with the US military occupation, Japanʻs continual forcing of the US and Japanese military burden, and discrimination.