Folk Performing Arts of Okinawa

Performing Arts of Okinawa

Stage Performing Arts (Classic)
(1)Kumi-odori
(Shushin Kaneiri, Nido Tekiuchi, Onna Monogurui, Koko no Maki, Mekarushi, Hanauri no En, Temizu no En, Okawa Tekiuchi, Manzai Tekiuchi)

(2)Classic Dances
(Shudon Nufabushi, Kasekake, Yanagi, Amakawa, Chikuden, Motonukibana, Nakarata, Mafukuji no Haicho)
Outdoor Performing Arts (Festival)
1.Indigenous Performing Arts
Ushideku
(Performed at Shinugu and Unjami Festivals.)

(A)Eisa(Nenbutsu folk dances performed during the Bon period on the lunar calendar.)
(B)Bo-odori(Performed at Umachi Tug-of-War and Mura-ashibi in June and August, respectively, on the lunar calendar.)
(C)Lion Dance(Performed at Umachi Tug-of-War and Mura-ashibi in June and August, respectively, on the lunar calendar.)
(D)Local Kumi-odori and Dance(Performed at Mura-ashibi in August on the lunar calendar.)

2.Performing Arts from Mainland Japan
Chondara
(In Awase, Ginoza, and Hamahiga)

(A)Umame(In Awase, Ginoza, and Hamahiga)
(B)Nanto(In Takashiho, Nagahama, Taketomi Island and at Tsuji no Juriuma Festival)

3.Performing Arts from China
Tafaku (Iju)
(A)Rojigaku (Yukawa)
(B)Tojin June Yamato June (Tomori)

4.Tou-odori (Tsuken)

Performing Arts of Miyako Island

Kuicha
(A)Bo-odori
(B)Maki-odori
(C)Kumi-odori

Performing Arts of the Yameyama Islands

(1)Angama-odori
(Bon angama, Shitsu angama)

(A)Bo-odori
(B)Tug-of-war
(C)Shishi-hai
(D)Maki-odori
(E)Regional Classic Dances
(F)Kyogen
(G)Regional Kumi-odori
Seinen (Youth) Furusato Eisa Festival Executive Committee (Okinawa Prefectural Seinendan Council)
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