Events
TRADITIONAL OKINAWAN PERFORMING ARTS
2024.02.03(Sat)
Overview
Hanahu
Goshin no Mai
Kanayo Amakawa
MOA Museum of Art will host a stage of Okinawa’s traditional dance, Ryukyuan Dance, as part of the Japan Cultural Expo 2.0, a cultural program organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The Ryukyuan Dance developed during the Ryukyu dynasty (1429–1879), reflecting the lives of aristocrats. In the early 20th century, a new category was created based on the culture of commoners. The stage presents both the classic and modern styles in two parts, performed by Living National Treasure of Ryukyuan Dance Miyagi Yukiko with Higa Izumi and members of the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. With thoughts for a successful revival of the Shuri Castle, which was lost in a fire in 2019, enjoy the mesmerizing stage performance that represents the soul of Okinawa.
Booking opens on Sat. December 16, 2023
URL：https://www.e-tix.jp/moaart/
*Seat reservation available
Date
Sat. February 3, 2024
Starts at 14:00 (Doors open at 13:20)
Performed by:
Miyagi Yukiko (holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer)
Higa Izumi, Aka Osamu
Yamauchi Masaya, Arakaki Toshimichi, Morita Natsuko, Kushi Daiki, Ōshiro Kentaro
Students at the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts
Kakazu Michihiko (guide)
Venue
The Noh Theater, MOA Museum of Art
Tickets
Free of charge (Museum admission fee applies)
Seats
500
PROGRAM
Part One
Wakashu Kuteibushi
Ishimine Rian, Kanomata Konatsu, Tajima Uta
Kushinu Wakaaji Teigutwo Kuzetsu
Aka Osamu, Kokuba Kairi, Kakazu Senri
Shudown
Miyagi Yukiko
Part Two
Nuchibana
Kakazu Senri, Tajima Uta
Goshin no Mai
Aka Osamu
Kanayo Amakawa
Ishimine Rian, Kanomata Konatsu
Hanahu
Higa Izumi
Music
Sanshin (Okinawan traditional stringed musical instrument): Yamauchi Masaya, Arakaki Toshimichi, Kubo Takuya, Takamatsu Daichi, Chibana Eita
Koto (zither): Nakamura Yūki
Fue (flute): Ōshiro Kentaro
Kucho (bowed instrument): Morita Natsuko
Taiko (drums): Kushi Daiki
Miyagi Yukiko profile
Holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer (individual recognition)
| 1933 | Born in Nago (in a village previously known as Haneji), Okinawa prefecture |
| 1951 | Started apprenticing under Majikina Yoshiko, a legendary performer of the maudwi style dance |
| 1973 | Won the Okinawa Times Art Competition |
| 1996 | Designated a holder of the Okinawa prefectural intangible cultural property in Okinawan traditional dance |
| 2003 | Honored by the prefecture with the recognition of Person of Cultural Merit |
| 2009 | Designated a holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance (group recognition) |
| 2019 | Honored by the prefecture with the recognition of Person of Merit |
| 2021 | Designated a holder of important intangible cultural properties in the category of Ryukyuan Dance performer (individual recognition) |
| 2023 | Decorated with the Order of the Rising Sun (Gold Rays with Rosette) by the Government of Japan |
