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Ninufabushi miati = "guided by the North Star", in Uchināguchi, one of the Ryukyuan languages

This is a line in one of the most famous Ryukyuan songs of all time "Tinsagu Nu Hana". It says that just as we are guided by the North Star, we are guided by our parents in life. pic.twitter.com/KC1IzuhUFi
— KANASA Co-Operative (@kanasaorganics) April 26, 2021

One of my new Twitter follows, KANASA Co-Operative, is one that shares words and stories from Ryūkyū in English. They also have a website with longer form articles about Ryukyuan culture that’s a great resource to deepen your knowledge. One of my favorite articles is about the hidari-gomon that I see everyday when I pick up my sanshin (it’s on the tiiga). From their website:

Established in 2019, KANASA is a modern co-operative committed to the preservation and awareness raising of Ryukyuan stories, histories and cultures, through creative editorials, art and trade.
https://www.kanasa.co.uk/about/

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2 responses to “@kanasaorganics on Twitter”

Julie

May 4, 2021 at 8:23 pm

Actually I have heard that line is misinterpreted a lot. It’s actually that the parents are guided by the child in this life. Please feel free to research on this more. Love your blog and so happy you started up again after the long absence.
Haisai Richie

May 4, 2021 at 9:52 pm

Thank you, Julie! 😊

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