Eisa (dance) - Wikipedia
Eisa (Okinawan: エイサー, Eisaa) is a folk dance originating from Okinawa Island in Japan. In origin, it is a Bon dance that is performed by young people of each community during the Bon festival to honor the spirits of their ancestors.
The traditional Okinawan art of Eisa | Japan Experience
Jan 25, 2018 · Imported to Okinawa in the sixteenth century by Buddhist monks from central Japan, eisa began as an art to enhance religious ceremonies. Involving both music and dance, eisa was practiced during funeral ceremonies to accompany the nenbutsu, Buddhist chants intended to appease the souls of the dead.
Discover Eisa—Okinawa’s Traditional Dance - VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN
In Okinawa, the Obon festivities include eisa, a traditional folk dance accompanied by music and singing. The steps of the dance vary from troupe to troupe, and performers usually wear distinct, colorful costumes.
What you don't know about Eisa - Okinawa Hai
Sep 12, 2009 · The eisa dance is one such mark of distinction; it’s a dance that is unique to the Ryukyu kingdom, the islands of southern Japan. Large taiko drums are commonly seen in dance performances throughout Japan, but on Okinawa, eisa dancers use up to three types of taiko drums: the odaiko (the large barrel drum), the shimedaiko (a medium-sized drum ...
Eisa Experience in Okinawa | JAPAN ADVENTURE - Travel Japan - Japan …
The Eisa Museum in Okinawa City is dedicated to Eisa dance, a traditional Okinawan dance performed during the Bon Festival season in summer when Japanese Buddhists honor the spirits of their ancestors. Try on colorful costumes and learn to perform this vibrant dance yourself.
Okinawa’s bon dance, Eisa: エイサー – ono okinawa
Jun 13, 2016 · Eisa is a synonymous with the summer matsuri season here in Okinawa. Eisa エイサー is a type of “bon dance,” 盆踊り (bon odori). Bon, or Obon, (written in kanji as 御盆 or お盆) is an important time of year for Japanese people; it …
[2024-2025] Come see Okinawa's traditional Eisa! Information
Dec 11, 2024 · "Eisa" is a traditional Okinawan event for ancestral memorial services. Young people from each region of Okinawa parade through their villages while dancing Eisa. In this article, we will introduce information about the 2024 …
Okinawa Eisa Festival : Traditional Okinawan Music and Dance
Young Eisa groups from all over the island come to Naha and dance in a vibrant and vivid parade. The festival draws some 200,000 visitors each year. You can find out more about the festivals here.
Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri - VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN
Aug 23, 2024 · Celebrate Okinawa’s heritage of dance with three days of brilliant eisa performances featuring unique drum patterns, singing, and melodies performed on a traditional three-stringed sanshin. The festival culminates with a traditional kachashi folk dance and an amazing firework display.
Eisa Night | VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
Jun 15, 2024 · Enjoy traditional eisa dances performed on weekend nights in Okinawa City.
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