Our purpose is to preserve, perpetuate, and promote the appreciation of Okinawan culture through education and local and international exchanges. TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE GROUP IDENTITY, TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPRECIATION AND MAINTAIN THE TRADITION OF BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR IN OKINAWA STYLE WITH TRADITIONAL AND SYMBOLIC FOOD AND CEREMONY AND ENTERTAINMENT, USUALLY HAVE ANNUAL BAZAAR FEATURING OKINAWAN MUSIC, DANCE, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND TRADITIONAL FOODS.