Happy Nowruz and Shunbun no Hi!
Did you know that Persian and Japanese cultures both celebrate the spring equinox? Nowruz, in Persian culture and Shunbun no Hi, in Japanese culture celebrate the welcoming of spring. Listen to our latest conversation between Navid Najafi, Associate Curator of Programs and Social Practice, Shangri La and Nate Gyotoku, Executive Director, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i, talk about the similarities between these important cultural celebrations.
About Nate Gyotoku: Born and raised in Hawai’i, Nate Gyotoku embodies both the Aloha spirit and Japanese American values. He is a yonsei descendant of Japanese great grandparents who immigrated to Hawai’i to work at the Hamakua sugar plantation. Both of his grandfathers served in WWII as a part of the 100th Battalion and the Military Intelligence Services respectively. Nate’s story highlights the fascinating history behind Japanese immigration to Hawai’i and his “ikigai” of making Hawai’i a better place by sharing Japanese American culture.
19 мар 2024
