The 35th Ginowan Hagoromo Festival

August, 2012　Traditional Ryukyu King Satto's Parade, Dance "Kachasii" all night at Ginowan City's Summer Festival.

Held for the 35th time, Ginowan will once again shake the city with the famous "Kachasii" contest(The 23rd Hagoromo Kachashi Contest), the major draw of the city's summer festival. "Kachasii" is the Okinawan dance to express joy, often seen at weddings or parties with Okinawan "sanshin" music. The basic is so simple that anyone can dance! All you have to do is put your arms up high and turn your palms in and out. Despite the simplicity of the dance, you will be amazed by how it can be so elegant and alive, danced by experts.

The summer festival will also present the elaborate "traditional Ryukyu King Satto's Parade", local live bands, and fireworks.

Event Schedule

Schedule Date	August, 2012

Venue

Name of Venue	Ginowan City Beach Park Multipurpose Open Space
Postal Code / Address	4-2-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa

Access/Directions

From Naha Airport	Approximately　40min. by car
From Nearest bus stop	Okinawa Convention Center Approximately　1 min.on foot (stop for line: 28, 52, 55 ,88 ,112)

Inquiry

Inquiry	Ginowan City Tourism Promotion Association
Phone Number	098-897-2764
FAX Number	098-897-0769
E-mail	kankou-gta@otc.ne.jp
Web Site	http://www.mensore-ginowan.net/

(Updated on : Mar 6, 2012)