 |
 |
 Ryukyuan Dance Demonstrations
Special dance demonstrations are held at Keizuza and Youmotsuza
(Shicha-nu-Una).
Enjoy the outstanding beauty of traditional Ryukyuan dances!
Schedule: Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays
| First Stage |
11:00 - 11:40 |
| Second Stage |
14:00 - 14:40 |
| Third Stage |
16:00 - 16:40 |
|
|
New
Year's Celebration(Jan. 1-3 2010)
This event is a re-enactment of the traditional New Year ceremony
originally held early in the morning on New Year's Day, attended by the king,
the royal family, and senior court officials. Court dances and other Ryukyuan
dances are performed to add to the New Year mood. Visitors are offered free tea and amazakei
to celebrate the New Year.
(2009 Program) |
 |
|
Mid-Autumn Celebration ( Oct.2-4, 2009 )
Held annually on August 15 of the lunar calendar, the event reproduces
the Mid-Autumn Banquet, one of seven banquets held to entertain envoys from China.
Ukanshin odori and Kumiodori (classical dances) are performed under the harvest
moon.
(2009 Program) |
 |
|
| |
Shurijo Castle Festival ( Oct.30- Nov.3, 2009 ) |
 |
|
|
 |
The Shurijo Castle Illumination
Daily from sunset to 12:00 A.M. (Subject to change when maintenance
and inspection is required).
Ever since its registration as a World Heritage Site in December 2000, the castle
displays its serene existence with many light fixtures illuminating the castle
throughout the year. |
|
The Ukeejo Performance
The Houshinmon Gate opening (Ukeejo) at Shurijo Castle
Park is performed daily to welcome park visitors. At five minutes
before opening, gatekeepers dressed in traditional attire signal
the opening of the gate with a gong and cry "Ukeejo!" |
 |
|
|
|
