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 22 June 2024
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 Eisa Workshop
12:35 Amami Folk Music
13:00 Paris Sanshin Club “Yuyanaure” set
13:35 Okinawan Karate Gojyu Ryu / Meibukan
14:05 Eisa Traditional Dancing
14:30 Amami Folk Music
14:55 London Okinawa Sanshinkai / Paris Sanshin Club “Mo Ashibi” set
15:55 Yaeyama Music
16:30 Eisa Traditional Dancing Finale

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