Shuri Castle Fire Overseas Okinawan people also supported by donation November 2, 15:32
In response to the large-scale fire at Shurijo Castle, there is a growing movement among Okinawan residents' associations overseas to collect donations and support reconstruction.
Of these, the Hawaii Okinawa Federation in Hawaii, USA has established a dedicated site on the Internet and is raising funds for the reconstruction of Shuri Castle.
In the interview with NHK on the 1st, the director of the Hawaii Okinawa Federation, John Itomura, who had just visited Shuri Castle two weeks ago, said, “I was very shocked because I knew about the fire. "Is not only a tourist spot, but also a symbol of the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom and the power of Okinawa that has revived brilliantly after the war in Okinawa."
On top of that, he said, "I want this message not only to mean financial support, but also to be supported by Chimguckle."
The Hawaii-Okinawa Federation dedicated site has raised over $ 4,000 in a single day and over $ 430,000 in Japanese yen.
In addition, the Okinawa Prefectural Association in Brazil is planning to start a fundraising activity soon, and movements to support the rebuilding of Shuri Castle are spreading in overseas prefectural associations.
Celebrities and organizations related to Okinawa comment
Celebrities and organizations related to Okinawa post comments of surprises and sorrows on Twitter and Instagram.
Popular band “HY” from Okinawa wrote, “Shurijou, I ’m really sorry. But if you come together, you can always come back. It ’s definitely the power of Uchinanchu power and the power of all of you.”
Similarly, Kiyosaku Ue, a vocalist of the popular band “MONGOL800”, spells “Historical materials and a sense of loss that cannot be explained by cultural assets”.
In addition, Okinawa-born actor Ami Higa wrote that “Shuri Castle, the symbol of Okinawa, is very disappointing and unavoidable,” and Ryucheru, the talent, said, “Why? And why is it like a symbol? Why is it so shocking? ”
In addition, organizations such as the Ryukyu Golden Kings of the professional basketball B league and FC Ryukyu of soccer J2 have also sent comments on their sadness and comments that they want to do as a team.