Experience the enchantment of Okinawa: immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of traditional music and dance passed down from island to island. Feel the energy pulsating through lively dances set to the sweet strains of the violin, the rhythms of the Sanshin (Okinawa’s traditional string instrument) and the percussions. This performance promises an unforgettable journey that will leave you yearning for more. It is a celebration of life’s essence – the sheer joy of living and loving!

Written and directed by Haruo Misumi
Performers: Daishi Higa, Yui Uehara, Nagisa Kosa, Shunka Ishu, Haruka Oshiro and Kasumi Miyazato
Songs and Sanshin: Chiachi (Shakari)
Violin: Sachiko Kuniyoshi
Percussion: Hazuki Inami

Okinawa Brilliant - Artistic Culture and Peace Building
This project is supported by the Japan World Exposition Commemorative Fund Project Grant.

Workshop: Thursday 31st July - 16:30

In the workshop, the history of Ryukyuan dance and Okinawan performing arts will be explained, and participants will experience the conerite and yoneri, which are characteristic of Ryukyuan dance. Towards the end of the performance, the performers and all participants will dance together to celebrate and rejoice together that they are alive!