mccs TV: Mivako Islands

Visit the coastal paradise for a variety of underwater creatures and the stopover point for numerous migratory birds in this episode of Okinawa Guide. The Miyako Islands have a fascinating geological history and in this episode you will learn what makes living here so interesting.

mccs TV: GUSUKU

GUSUKU
Tuesday. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Gususku means "castle” or “fortress” in the Okinawan language and on this small island there are two standing gusukus and almost one dozen gusuku ruins to visit. Some of them are so important to the culture and history of the Ryukyu Islands that UNESCO has listed them as World Heritage Sites. In this episode of Okinawa Guide find out why these cultural treasures are being preserved.

MCCS Broadcast Team: Joe Andes, Victor Mercado, Samy Fineman,
Don Purdy, Kathy Millette, Shelley Merrell

mccs TV: Okinawan Art

Thursday, 2 p.m.

From woodblock paintings to fine sculptures, Okinawa has had a long history of creating unique and inviting pieces of art. At the end of World War II most of the island’s artwork changed to reflect the emotional needs of its people. This episode of Okinawa Guide features the phases of Okinawa’s fine arts in the post-war era, including a Section devoted entirely to Peace Prayer Park.

MCCS Broadcast Team: Joe Andes, Victor Mercado, Samy Fineman, Don Purdy, Kathy Millette, Shelley Merrell

mccs TV: Okinawan Kings

Friday, March 21. 2:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

The dynasty lineage of the Ryukyu Empire reveals several turning points in history. From the invasion of the Satsuma clan to overseas trade expansions, the Ryukyus weathered numerous changes that directly affected the people and culture of the island. Learn about Okinawa’s reigning kings and its mythical creation story in this episode of Okinawa Guide.

MCCS Broadcast Team: Joe Andes, Victor Mercado, Shelli Dumais,
Samy Fineman, Don Purdy, Kathy Millette, Shelley Merrell