Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc.
Saturday 1 PM, 4 PM.
Okinawan Taiko drumming and Seidokan Karate Demonstration. This performance is sure to captivate audiences of all ages with the boom of the taiko drum, the strength of the scythe, the elegance of the fan and the girls in kimonos. The exhilarating performance by the Okinawan Shisa is our way of promoting "Peace through understanding each other's culture".
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. began in the United States in 2010. In 2004, The Chin Family moved to Okinawa, Japan (by orders of the USMC) and discovered a love for the culture and country. They began training in the martial arts of Seidokan Karate and Taiko Drumming. They were able to come to the United States with their Okinawan taiko group in 2008 to perform at the Kennedy Center and the National Cherry Blossom Festival. While in Okinawa, Rodd and Cole were able to become professional shisa dancers (the dragon or lion dog). They were the first Americans to be asked to do so. The Okinawan people presented a Shisa to the Chin family with the colors of purple and white to represent peace and unity in hopes that they would continue to share the Okinawan and Japanese cultures. This is the only Okinawan made shisa to ever leave the island. Upon arriving back in the United States they began their dream of "Peace through understanding each other's culture".
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. is located in Charles County, Maryland. They teach adults and children the art of taiko drumming no matter the ability, disability, race or religion. Thru the help of an after school program at Piccowaxen Middle School, they were able to expand the group and begin teaching on a regular basis. To date they have 25 performers of all ages and abilities in Charles County AND we just recently added practices twice a month in Rockville, MD with 55 new members! Currently the students range in between the ages of 5 to 85.
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. supports cultural and educational activities that bring to light the richness and diversity of Okinawan, Japanese and other cultures. Included in this mission is the dedication to foster community among the diverse cultures and those persons interested in cultural heritage. Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. is a base to utilize, enjoy, learn and discover cultures from around the world.
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. opened a multi culture center in Charles County where several different cultures are embraced, to include North American, South American, Asian, African, European, and Australian.
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. has performed in places such as The National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Kennedy Center, Adams Morgan Festival, the National Zoo, Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Japanese Commerce Association New Year, for the Japanese Ambassador, the Pakistan Festival, National Mother Language Day, Annandale After Dark in the Park, La Plata Summer Concert Series, Artsfest, Fiesta Asia, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Otakon Anime Convention, Nekocon Anime Convention, T-Mode Anime Convention, Katsucon Anime Convention, Fair Oaks Mall, Towson University, University of MD, Georgetown University, American University plus many schools doing Educational Programs. We have even been blessed to teach and perform for President Obama's children. These are just a few of the places that we go to “Peace through understanding each other’s culture.”
Please visit us at www.chinhamaya.org!
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Okinawan Taiko drumming and Seidokan Karate Demonstration. This performance is sure to captivate audiences of all ages with the boom of the taiko drum, the strength of the scythe, the elegance of the fan and the girls in kimonos. The exhilarating performance by the Okinawan Shisa is our way of promoting "Peace through understanding each other's culture".
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. began in the United States in 2010. In 2004, The Chin Family moved to Okinawa, Japan (by orders of the USMC) and discovered a love for the culture and country. They began training in the martial arts of Seidokan Karate and Taiko Drumming. They were able to come to the United States with their Okinawan taiko group in 2008 to perform at the Kennedy Center and the National Cherry Blossom Festival. While in Okinawa, Rodd and Cole were able to become professional shisa dancers (the dragon or lion dog). They were the first Americans to be asked to do so. The Okinawan people presented a Shisa to the Chin family with the colors of purple and white to represent peace and unity in hopes that they would continue to share the Okinawan and Japanese cultures. This is the only Okinawan made shisa to ever leave the island. Upon arriving back in the United States they began their dream of "Peace through understanding each other's culture".
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. is located in Charles County, Maryland. They teach adults and children the art of taiko drumming no matter the ability, disability, race or religion. Thru the help of an after school program at Piccowaxen Middle School, they were able to expand the group and begin teaching on a regular basis. To date they have 25 performers of all ages and abilities in Charles County AND we just recently added practices twice a month in Rockville, MD with 55 new members! Currently the students range in between the ages of 5 to 85.
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. supports cultural and educational activities that bring to light the richness and diversity of Okinawan, Japanese and other cultures. Included in this mission is the dedication to foster community among the diverse cultures and those persons interested in cultural heritage. Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. is a base to utilize, enjoy, learn and discover cultures from around the world.
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. opened a multi culture center in Charles County where several different cultures are embraced, to include North American, South American, Asian, African, European, and Australian.
Chin Hamaya Culture Center, Inc. has performed in places such as The National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Kennedy Center, Adams Morgan Festival, the National Zoo, Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Japanese Commerce Association New Year, for the Japanese Ambassador, the Pakistan Festival, National Mother Language Day, Annandale After Dark in the Park, La Plata Summer Concert Series, Artsfest, Fiesta Asia, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Otakon Anime Convention, Nekocon Anime Convention, T-Mode Anime Convention, Katsucon Anime Convention, Fair Oaks Mall, Towson University, University of MD, Georgetown University, American University plus many schools doing Educational Programs. We have even been blessed to teach and perform for President Obama's children. These are just a few of the places that we go to “Peace through understanding each other’s culture.”
Please visit us at www.chinhamaya.org!
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