"The 137th Forest Busy, Okinawa" will be held on January 27, 2024 (Sat)!

date：: 2023.11.08 (Last update date: 2024.03.06)
author：: OkinawaTraveler Editor

Event

The concept of the bustle of the forest is "finding and digging up local festivals and performing arts that have been buried or are about to be forgotten in the area, gathering and developing them in one place regardless of time and place, and enjoy them on your trip." And The first event started in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1982, and has since been held throughout Japan, and will be the 39th time in Okinawa. It combines traditional performing arts with songs and light, so that the theme changes every time and never get tired. While you can feel the history and traditions of the past through the bustle of the forest, you will also experience Okinawa as well.

Contents

[Opening will welcome the audience with a gorgeous dance]

Along with the sound of Sanshin, more than 100 performers appeared one after another. The appearance of Hanagasa, dressed in a Ryukyu costume "Bingata" with the same color and pattern is a masterpiece. It begins with the "Four bamboo", which was shown when entertaining the Chinese emperor, called Sapporo. Relaxing, gorgeous and gorgeous performance attracts the audience.

[Men's performance is a series of breathtaking scenes]

Following gorgeous female dances, there are also masculine performances such as karate, stick art, and lion dance. The Ryukyu lion dance, made of Basho fiber from the torso to the feet, looks close to a real lion and is operated by two people. A lot of lions stand up, rolls, and touch each other with a powerful performance like a lion that lives, excites the venue.

[Outside the venue, there is a "Taste Busy" where you can enjoy Okinawa's gourmet]

There are many stalls in the lively venue. In addition to gourmet food such as Okinawa soba, Soki soba, Jushi and steak lunch box, as well as souvenirs such as awamori and pineapple flesh castella.