# Event Details - **Event Name**: Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi’s Uchinānchu Community By Lee Tonouchi - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-10:00) - **Event Description**: Experience the heartbeat of Hawaiʻi’s Okinawan community in this deeply personal, original theatrical production. Written by 2026–2029 Hawaiʻi Poet Laureate Lee A. Tonouchi (the "Pidgin Guerrilla") and directed by Harry Wong III.Our Okinawan Ohana celebrates resilience, identity, and the enduring bonds of culture.From Community Voice to the Center Stage. This is not just a play about a community—it was built by the community. Developed over a multi-year partnership with PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater Company, the production is rooted entirely in real-life experiences.Beginning in late 2024, a dedicated team hosted intimate community story circles and talk-story interviews across the islands. More than 80 local Uchinānchu elders, family members, and cultural practitioners opened their hearts to share personal histories: The Immigrant Journey: Heartfelt memories of parents leaving Okinawa for a completely unknown future.Plantation Life: True-life reflections on enduring long hours of grueling labor while planting new roots in local soil. Preserving the Culture: Intimate vignettes of what it takes to protect and carry forward distinct Okinawan traditions across generations.Playwright Lee Tonouchi skillfully weaves these exact multi-generational voices, memories, and shared truths into a singular, cohesive narrative quilt. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kaneohe/our-okinawan-ʻohana-stories-we-share-from-​hawaiʻis-uchinānchu-community-by-lee-tonouchi-tickets/80001893803754 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 27 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 25.00 USD - ticket_2 — 25.00 USD - ticket_3 — 25.00 USD - ticket_4 — 25.00 USD - ticket_5 — 25.00 USD - ticket_6 — 25.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kaneohe - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Palikū Theatre - **lat**: 21.4090607 - **long**: -157.8147107 - **full address**: Palikū Theatre, 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi’s Uchinānchu Community By Lee Tonouchi - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a95aba6add47.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi being held? - **A:** Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Palikū Theatre, 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi? - **A:** Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi is organized by PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater Company. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater Company's events? - **A:** Attendees have given PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater Company a rating of 4.75/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater Company has 117+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. PlayBuilders of Hawaiʻi Theater Company has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: What types of tickets are available for Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi? - **A:** There are multiple ticket options available for Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 25AvailableWheel Chair/ ADA AccessableUSD 25AvailablePrices shown are base prices; booking fees and taxes may apply. For slotted events, ticket prices may vary by date or time slot. - **Q**: Where can I buy official tickets for Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi? - **A:** Our Okinawan ʻOhana Stories We Share from ​Hawaiʻi s Uchinanchu Community By Lee Tonouchi, happening on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Kaneohe, is available exclusively on AllEvents. AllEvents is the official ticketing partner for this event, and official tickets can only be booked through AllEvents. No other website, platform, or third-party reseller is authorised to sell tickets for this event. 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