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The 25th Shishi-mai(Lion Dance) Festival

September 26, 2010　Shi-Shi-Mai dancers from all corners of Okinawa gather to showcase their dynamic moves.
The 25th Shishi-mai(Lion Dance) Festival
The Shi-Shi-Mai(Lion dance) is known to have the power to ward off evil spirits and summon the god off harvest and wealth, bringing prosperity to the region, and the tradition has been passed for generations everywhere in Okinawa. Uruma City, for example, is home to Shishi-yama (Lion Mountain), where lions are said to have once lived; lion dance equipment is stored in seven different districts of the Uruma City area, which explains the city's familiarity with lions. This festival is an opportunity to give exposure to Okinawa's various lion dances as well as those of mainland Japan (a few groups are invited every year), and introduce to Okinawans their vigorous and dynamic art.

Event Schedule

Schedule Date September 26, 2010 / 6:00pm

Venue

Name of Venue Uruma City Ishikawa Sports Park
Postal Code / Address 1-2 Ishikawa Isizaki, Uruma City, Okinawa

Access/Directions

From　Naha Airport 70min by car
From Okinawa Expressway Okinawa Kita I.C. : 15min by car
From Nearest bus stop Ishikawa Ichiba Mae : 5min on foot (Stop for line : 21, 26, 48, 75, 77, 123)

Inquiry

Inquiry Uruma City Board of Education
Phone Number 098-978-7245
E-mail kyo-bunkaka@city.uruma.lg.jp
Web Site Uruma City Official Web Site

(Updated on : August 18, 2010)