Sep 30th (SUN)
It is said that Shishimai ( Lion Dance ) could exorcise the eveil spirits and bring a good harvest and local prosperity. It has been inherited in many places in Okinawa.
PLACE / Uruma city Ishikawa Sports Park
TIME / 18:00 – 21:00
INFO / The Uruma city Board of Education Cultural Affairs Department
TEL 098-978-7245
http://www.ocvb.or.jp/card/en/0140000337.html
Category Archives: Sept Events
Shurijo Castle Park Moon Viewing and Banquet 2007
Sep 28th – 30th (FRI – SUN)
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.
PLACE / Shurijo Castle UNA Forecourt
TIME / 18:30 – 20:00
CHARGE / Free
INFO / Shurijo Castle Park Management Center
URL http://www.shurijo.com/ TEL 098-886-2020
Itoman Great Tug-of-war
Sep 25th (TUE)
It is Held annually on August 15 of the lunar calendar to pray for a good harvest and a good haul. Everyone can join this tog-of-war.Before the tog-of war, Michi-jyune- will be held. ( Michi-jyune- is a kind of parade)
PLACE / Route 331 ( Between Hakugindo and Itoman Rotary)
TIME / Michi-jyune 14:00～ Tog-of-war 17:15～
INFO / Itoman City Office
TEL 098-840-8137
http://www.ocvb.or.jp/card/en/0140000412.html