Admission fee free (Advance registration required)

Traditional performing arts in Okinawa, which once flourished as the Ryukyu Kingdom, can be divided into two categories: “court performing arts,” which were performed mainly at Shuri Castle with songs and dances to entertain messengers from China, etc., and “folk performing arts” held at annual events and festivals in each region of Okinawa.
At the “Heart of the Ryukyus Shimajima Geino-sai (Entertainment festival),” we will introduce “folk performing arts” that have been handed down while being influenced by Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, and are performed at events and festivals throughout the year in various regions of Okinawa. Produced by director Amon Miyamoto.

12/17 (Sun) JTA Dome Miyako Island (Sports facility)
Performers: Motobu Town Sesoko Traditional Performing Arts Preservation Association/Kadena Town Kadena Town Nogai Kyoshinkai; Nanjo City Toma Traditional Performing Arts Preservation Association; Miyakojima City Kami-ku Lion Dance Preservation Association; Miyako Island City Kawamanbo Dance Preservation Society

1/13 (Sat) Naha Culture and Arts Theater Naha Small Theater
Performers: Oura Ward, Nago City City/Nakagusuku Village Ishu Uchihana Preservation Society/Oshigase Town Ojo Bojutsu Preservation Society/Miyakojima City Higa Folk Performing Arts Preservation Society/Tomitomi Town Shinjo Folk Performing Arts Preservation Society

2/4 (Sun.) Shurijo Castle Park Lawn Square
Performers: Tokuchi Administrative District, Motobu Town/Okinawa City Awase Kyotaro Preservation Association/Kitanakagusuku Village Shimabukuro Folk Performing Arts Preservation Association/Nanjo City Toma Traditional Performing Arts Preservation Society/Miyakojima City Hosui Kuicha Preservation Society

Shimajima Geino-sai (Entertainment festival) official website (admission application acceptance)

https://shimajima-geinou.okinawa/