“Shimakutuba,” the traditional language spoken across Okinawa Prefecture, plays a vital role in sustaining local festivals, performing arts, and the cultural identity of Okinawa. However, in 2009, UNESCO designated it as a language at risk of extinction. “Shimakutuba,” the traditional language spoken across Okinawa Prefecture, plays a vital role in sustaining local festivals, performing arts, and the cultural identity of Okinawa. However, in 2009, UNESCO designated it as a language at risk of extinction. shimakutuba.jpand 2 more links
