Haru no Hokorashaya (Wonderful Spring) 2/17

Koza Kabudan　“Haru no Hokorashaya (Wonderful Spring)” will be held at Okinawa Civic Theater Ashibina on February 17th which features Ryukyu traditional dances.
Ryukyu traditional dance is categorized into three styles of dance such as classical style, populace style and original new style. Classical style consists of old men’s dances, women’s dances, boy’s dances, young men’s dances and contrast dances.
Populace style expresses lifestyle and soul of common people of Ryukyu.
Original new style appeared after battle of Okinawa.
The event showcases variety of Ryukyu traditional dances; “Nubui Kuduchi”, “Amakah”, “Munjuru”, “Takadehra Manzai”, etc.
“Nubui Kuduchi” is one of a classical young men’s dances using a fan which express the feeling of young warrior class man who were ordered to visit Satsuma in mainland and also scenery of his travel.
“Amakah” is one of a classical women’s dance who are wearing beautiful Ryukyu Bingata (kimono) which express love of a couple.
“Munjuru” is one of a populace style dance using straw hat which express village young girl’s love.
“Takadehra Manzai” is another one of classical young men’s dance which shows a vengeance of two brothers disguise as entertainers. Every dance has a theme and a story which fascinates you, so if you watch Ryukyu dances knowing each story, you will enjoy them more.
Venue: Okinawa Civic Theater Ashibina in Korinza 3F (2-28-1 Chuo, Okinawa city) / Date and time: February 17th Opens at 18:30 and starts from 19:00 / Admission fee: 3000 yen for adults and 2000 yen for high school students or younger people.
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