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

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

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A total of 400 people is a masterpiece!

The Ryukyu Dynasty picture scroll procession, which recreates the gorgeous scene of Kingdom of ryukyu as a large picture scroll procession, is a total of 400 participants in colorful costumes such as Kings and Queens, Sanshin and Ryukyu dance. Approximately half, or 180 people, were selected through public offerings. The King and Queen were also recruited every year.

The glorious procession progresses along with Ryukyu classical music is truly a masterpiece! It was. I was able to experience the impression as if I had slipped back in time during the dynasty.

 

Once a year, why not make a plan for a trip to Okinawa next year for the Ryukyu Dynasty picture scroll procession, a valuable 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-style procession [Ryukyu Dynasty Festival Shuri]…Departing from Shuri Castle Park and walk around Shuri Castle.

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

Location: Shurijo Castle Park Hojinmon-Moriemon-Ryutan-dori

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, King and Queen…The king and queen dressed in vivid costumes appear in front of the shrine gate.

Date and time: Saturday, November 4, 2023 1 10: 00-21: 00 ~ 3 12:00 ~ (about 10 minutes each time)

Location: Monzene

 

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

Date and time: Sunday, November 5, 2023 12: 30-14: 30

Location: Naha Kokusai Dori (Traffic regulation 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: Saturday, November 4, 2023 and 5 (Sun) 1: 00-2: 00 ~

Location: Wood warehouse, inside of the roof, etc. (reconstruction work area)

 

In addition, various other events were held.

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