Experience the charm of Okinawa's traditional performing art, "Ryukyu Dance". 2025/5/7
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Ryukyu dance developed when it was performed on stage to welcome Chinese envoys (sappōshi) during the time when Okinawa Prefecture was the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is a traditional performing art that represents Okinawa culture and has been designated as an intangible cultural asset by the nation, and is still loved by many people today.
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"Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa" is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa, which completed a three-year comprehensive renovation in April 2024, is an affiliated hotel of JUNGLIA Okinawa . The hotel's pool and spa are of course attractive, but it is also a comfortable hotel for guests of all ages, with beds available for co-sleeping, a kids' space and pool, and universal rooms. It is also easily accessible to JUNGLIA Okinawa , which will be opening in northern Okinawa , and Yambaru Kunitachi Park, making it an easy base for sightseeing in Okinawa, so please use it when you are sightseeing in Okinawa.
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Ryukyu dance developed when it was performed on stage to welcome Chinese envoys (sapposhi) during the time when Okinawa Prefecture was the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is a traditional performing art that represents Okinawa culture and is still loved by many people today. It can be broadly divided into two categories: classical dance and zo dance. Classical dance: A formal dance performed at the imperial court during the dynasty era. It has a solemn atmosphere and exudes elegance and dignity. Zo dance: A dance based on the lives of ordinary people. It is characterized by friendly and dynamic expressions.
The appeal of Ryukyu dance lies in its diverse expressiveness. The graceful movements of the hands and body, the expressiveness, and the vibrant costumes combine to captivate the audience. In 2009, it was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa will be hosting guests' events during long holidays such as summer vacation and Golden Week, where they will be able to enjoy Ryukyu dance performances by the Ryukyu dance group "Mutsu," which is made up of only young performers. For details, please check the information on each event.
Ryukyu Dance Mutsunohana
The group was formed by a group of students who studied Ryukyu dance and Kumiodori at the graduate school of Okinawa University of Arts. Although each member has mastered the art of a different school, they continue to make traditional performing arts more accessible through their performances. The members not only perform Ryukyu dance, but also perform in a variety of stage productions such as Kumiodori and Okinawa theater.
Members: Takeshi Ige / Manami Kakazu / Yukimasa Kakazu / Sayaka Kina / Tamaki Tamaki
[2025] "Ryukyu Dance Mutsunohana" Performance Information
May 4th (Sunday)
Ryukyu Dance
Golden Week Event "Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa"
Time 18:30, 20:00
Location: Banquet Hall *This event is exclusive to hotel guests.
May 17th (Saturday)
Kumiodori performance
A bond for the rest of our lives
Place: Kunitachi Theatre Okinawa Cast: Ige Bushi
Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. is a hotel management company that operates 24 hotels in Japan (total number of rooms: 7,601). In addition to its own brands, "Oriental Hotel" and "Hotel Oriental Express," the company also manages and operates a variety of hotels, including "Hilton," "Sheraton," and "Hotel Nikko."
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