Abstract
In Brazil, there is a substantial population of Okinawan language (Uchinaaguchi) speakers. However, due to a decline in the first generation of immigrants, Uchinaaguchi is facing the threat of extinction. This study focuses on the Uchinaaguchi Circle of the Okinawa Association of Vila Carrão in São Paulo, Brazil, which has been engaged in efforts to preserve the language. We investigated the consciousness towards Uchinaaguchi and discussed the role of the circle. The findings indicate that Okinawan descendants in Brazil take pride in their roots, make active efforts to preserve the language passed down by their parents, and that Uchinaaguchi serves as a unifying element among individuals who share the same cultural identity. Additionally, the circle has evolved into a nostalgic space for those who wish to reminisce about their parents who spoke Uchinaaguchi; it serves as a third place for them.
