The Kingdom of Ryukyu All Island Eisa Festival enthrals spectators
The 59th Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival (The Kingdom of Ryukyu All Island Eisa Festival) was held at Koza Athletic Park in Okinawa City from August 15 to 17.
Fifteen Eisa organizations from in and outside the city took part in the festival and attracted spectators to various performances.
Many families and tourists visited the park from in and outside the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
According to the event organizer, 310,000 visitors enjoyed the festival over the three-day period, which included a michijune parade.
To bring the festival to a close, the members of the Yamazato Youth Group of Okinawa City performed a lively Eisa dance that incorporated karate Kata.
The spectators applauded, and cheered the performers.
(English translation by T&CT)
(Ryukyu Shimpo, 18 Monday August 2014 The Roman)
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