Held for the first time in 4 years! I've seen the Ryukyu Dynasty picture scroll line!

Held for the first time in 4 years! I've seen the Ryukyu Dynasty picture scroll line!
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I saw the [Ryukyu Dynasty picture scroll procession] held the other day on Kokusai Street.
This event is held mainly on November 3 (Culture Day) every year, and this year 2023 was the first revival in four years.

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The procession of 400 people in total is a masterpiece!

The Ryukyu Dynasty picture scroll procession, which recreates the gorgeous sights of Kingdom of ryukyu as a large picture scroll procession. The number of participants wearing colorful costumes such as the king and queen, as well as Sanshin and Ryukyu dance. About half of the total, 180 people, were selected by public offerings. The king and the queen were also recruited every year.

The appearance of the glittering procession progressing along with Ryukyu classical music is truly masterpiece! That's right. I was able to experience the excitement as if I had slipped back in time during the dynasty period.

 

Once a year, you can feel the history and culture of Okinawa once a year, the "Ryukyu Dynasty Picture Scroll Procession", a precious event that feels the history and culture of Okinawa once a year? ?
If you are in Okinawa, please come and visit us.

Event Information

Shuri Castle Reconstruction Festival

■Old-fashioned procession [Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri]…Departing from Shurijo Castle Park and walk around Shuri Castle.

Date and time: November 3, 2023 (Fri./holiday) 12:50-15:30

Location: Shurijo Castle Park Honjinmon-Morireimon-Ryutan Street

Traffic regulation: Yamakawa Intersection-Toribori Intersection 12: 30-20: 00 (Yamakawa Intersection-Tokura Intersection until 18:00)

https://oki-park.jp/userfiles/files/shurishinkoukai.pdf

■King, King and Queen…The king and queen dressed in vivid costumes will appear in front of Bonjinmon.

Date and time: November 4, 2023 (Sat.) 1: 00-2: 00 ~ 3: 00 ~ 12: 00 ~ (about 10 minutes each time)

Location: In front of Bonjinmon

 

■Ryukyu Dynasty picture scroll procession…The gorgeous appearance of the Ryukyu Dynasty era is reproduced as a large picture scroll procession.

Date and time: November 5, 2023 (Sun) 12:30 to 14:30

Location: Naha City Kokusai Dori (Traffic time: 12:00-15:00)

 

■Shuri Castle Reconstruction Special Tour…You can see the main hall in the process of restoration up close.

Date and time: November 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.), 2023 from 13:00 to 2 15:00~

Location: Wood warehouse, interior of bare roof, etc. (Reconstruction work area)

 

In addition, various events other than the above were held.

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