South Island Dance Network

Christchurch
Ryukyu-Okinawa Traditional Performing Arts concert - Website: www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/
When: November 12th from 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm).
Where: Aurora Centre, Burnside High School, Greers Road, Christchurch
Tickets: Complimentary will be issued from 6pm at the door.
Enquiries: Consular Offi ce of Japan, Ph: 03-355-9765, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Part 1: Traditional Ryukyuan Dances
In Part 1, we recreate the graceful, dynamic dances of beauty
that were performed for the king and his guests during the
time when the Ryukyu Kingdom ruled Okinawa.

Part 2: Shimauta Songs
In Part 2, we bring you a variety of shimauta, or traditional
island folk songs composed of words and melodies unique
to Okinawa, that have been passed down through the
generations and continue to be sung today in the fi fty or so
populated islands of Okinawa.

Part 3: Creative Dances
In Part 3, we express the future potentials of Okinawan
performing arts through lively, and sometimes mellow, songs
and dances.

Ryukyu-Okinawa traditional performing arts are filled with
emotions and dreams. We hope our performances inspire the
courage to move forward, one step at a time, toward a bright
future. Kia kaha!