For a quieter evening, why not got to a stage show and experience some traditional form of entertainment? A few theaters in Naha or in the nearby towns regularly host performances of folk dances and theater, as well as kumi-odori, the musical drama of the royal court. Here are a few places where to see and hear the real thing!
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National Theater - Okinawa
Perpetuating history
National Theater Okinawa is the largest institution preserving Ryukyu islands' court dances and musical theater kumi-odori, and training a new generation of artists. Its regular shows are still immensely popular among the locals.
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Naha Tenbusu Hall
Traditional arts Thursday
This culture center is located right in the middle of Kokusai Street. Every Thursday night, a different troupe takes the stage for a new traditional performance: dance, theater, folk songs ...
Course map
- National Theater - Okinawa
- Naha Tenbusu Hall
