Since 1999, London Okinawa Sanshinkai has been introducing the culture of Okinawa (the southernmost islands of Japan) to the UK through music and dance performances. Their main event “Okinawa Day” has celebrated the richness and uniqueness of Okinawan culture since 2009.

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Venue

When Saturday 28 June 2025
Time 11:00-17:00
Cost Free
Where The Blue Market, Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ (Map).
Tube Bermondsey
Train South Bermondsey
Bus 1, 381, P12

Programme

11:00 Kajadifu
11:05 London Okinawa Sanshinkai “Kariyushi” set
11:40 Nomura School of Ryukyu Classical Music
12:05 Okinawa Tourism
12:15 Paris Sanshin Club “Yuyanaure” set
12:50 Amami Folk Music
13:15 Eisa Traditional Dancing
13:40 Okinawan Karate Gojyu Ryu / Meibukan
14:10 Utakimbi from Switzerland
14:40 Eisa Workshop
15:00 London Okinawa Sanshinkai / Paris Sanshin Club “Mo Ashibi” set
16:00 Amami Folk Music
16:25 Eisa Traditional Dancing Finale

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