Martin Niikado 2019 Exchange Student Sponsored by the Prefecture
2019年9月30日
Martin Niikado
Introduction
I’m Martin Shinjo, I’m third generation. I’m from Argentina. My Ancestral home is Eishiro-Jima Uruma city. My mom’s ancestral home is Nanjo-city Oozato. Now I’m at the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts studying industrial arts. Nice to meet you
The Argentina Okinawa Association
What is it like--- I’m sorry I don’t really know how to say it in Japanese, but at the Okinawa Association from 15 years old--- Now I’m 33 years old. I’ve been studying Okinawan sanshin and buyo dance.
Background
When I started the san-shin at 15 in Argentina, I thought that Okinawa culture was really interesting. I really loved it, so I wanted to go to Okinawa.
Current activities
Craft art, I started with Lacquering, as well as Dyeing and weaving, and I studied pottery.
Future Outlook
I want to spread Okinawan culture in Argentina. I want to spread Uchina culture among the younger generation.
A Message to the Youth
Okinawan culture is really interesting. Those of you who are 3rd and 4th generation in Argentina, I hope you gain and interest in Okinawa, and come here.
