Aloha kākou,
The Global Education Institute and the Inter-island Sustainability Educational Program at the University of the Ryukyus are pleased to invite you to an online lecture on Ryukyu cuisine. It is presented by Ms. Keiko Tsukayama, an official appointee of the Okinawa Prefectural Government for the preservation and proper succession of Ryukyu cuisine.
Event Details:
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Date: 13:00–15:00, March 13, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)
Venue: Zoom
Language: The lecture will be conducted in Japanese, with English interpretation provided.
Registration: Please register via the link provided in the attached poster.
Lecturer: Ms. Keiko Tsukayama (Official Appointee of the Okinawan Prefectural Government for the Preservation and Proper Succession of Ryukyu Cuisine)
Keiko Tsukayama holds an Okinawa Prefectural Government endorsed qualification for the preservation and promotion of Ryukyu cuisine.
She is a former owner-chef of two Okinawa-themed restaurants, one of which was in Singapore, and has specialized in Okinawan and Ryukyu cooking for 25 years.
Her career pivot came in 2019 when she undertook training to understand the history of Ryukyu cuisine and has since been deeply involved in the preservation of Okinawa’s culturally rich foodways. She works closely with the Okinawa government, schools and other local organizations while traveling overseas extensively to promote the importance of preserving and reviving Ryukyu cuisine. Most recently, she traveled to California for a month-long culinary showcase with University of California at Santa Cruz and the Okinawa Association of America (in collaboration with University of the Ryukyus) in October 2024.
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We look forward to your participation!
