Andres Higa, one of the founders of “Uchinanchu Day” marries fellow Uchinanchu after meeting in Okinawa
Second generation Okinawan-Argentinian Andres Higa (left) with his wife, third generation Okinawan-Peruvian Cynthia at Nago City Hall
January 30, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
Nago – Andres Higa ,43, a second generation Okinawan-Argentinian who has established the “World Uchinanchu Day” and “ International Day of Nikkei,” married Cynthia Higa ,36, a third generation Okinawan-Peruvian, on New Year’s Eve.
The two submitted their marriage registration at Nago City Hall.
Andres said, “It was coming to Okinawa that brought us together.
From now, we want to combine our strengths and work for the Uchinanchu people.”
Andres came to Okinawa in 2007, when he attended Meio University for graduate school.
Afterwards, he worked to establish such things as the “World Uchinanchu Student Summit,” as well as the World Uchinanchu day and International Day of Nikkei.
Andres is also involved in various volunteer activities for Uchinanchu who have migrated to Okinawa from abroad.
Andres and Cynthia met in Okinawa in 2007.
Cynthia says smiling, “I want to create a family where the smiles never end, and support Andres in helping Uchinanchu.”
(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)
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