Temiji no En

“Kumiodori” is a Ryukyu classical theatrical drama performed to the accompaniment of vocal music. As the dialog is spoken in old Ryukyu Shuri dialect, it is hard to understand for locals as well. It is recommended to know the story before you go like Opera.
“Temiji no En” will be performed at National Theatre Okinawa on April 28th. “Temiji no en” is based on a love folklore. It is unusual that love story is selected as the subject of Kumiodori. So it is good occasion to find a new attraction of Kumiodori.
“Temiji” is an old wont of Okinawa of marriage tie. A woman give a man a suck of water from her hand.
The story is as follows. A man called Yamato met a woman,Tamatsi who came to wash her hair at the well. Yamato took a shine to Tamatsi and ask her to give him “Temiji”. Tamatsi turned down the proposal at first, but Yamato threatened her that he will jump in the well. And Tamachi was moved by Yamato’s impassioned proposal and gave Yamato some water from her hand. Then they fell in love each other and promised to meet again. Yamato visited Tamatsi at the one dark night. However a gateman discovered the love tryst. Tamatshi’s parent ordered subordinates Tamatsi’s execution at Chinen beach as an intriguer. Yamato rushed over to Tamachi and persuaded subordinates to let Tamatsi go. Subordinates were moved by him and Yamato and Tamatsi ran off together.
The first part, traditional Ryukyu dances will be performed and Kumiodori be performed at the second part. Please enjoy both traditional dances and a drama performed in beautiful costumes.
Venue: National Theatre Okinawa ( 4-14-1, Jitchaku, Urasoe City)/
Date and time: April 28th 14:00 start /
Admission fee: 3000yen.