Since 1999, London Okinawa Sanshinkai has been introducing the culture of Okinawa (the southernmost islands of Japan) to the UK through music and dance performances. Their main event “Okinawa Day” has celebrated the richness and uniqueness of Okinawan culture since 2009.
More details / timings on the events page: Bermondsey’s Okinawa day, June 28th 2025
Programme
- 11:00 Kajadifu
- 11:05 London Okinawa Sanshinkai “Kariyushi” set
- 11:40 Nomura School of Ryukyu Classical Music
- 12:05 Okinawa Tourism
- 12:15 Paris Sanshin Club “Yuyanaure” set
- 12:50 Amami Folk Music
- 13:15 Eisa Traditional Dancing
- 13:40 Okinawan Karate Gojyu Ryu / Meibukan
- 14:10 Utakimbi from Switzerland
- 14:40 Eisa Workshop
- 15:00 London Okinawa Sanshinkai / Paris Sanshin Club “Mo Ashibi” set
- 15:30 Amami Folk Musi
- 15:55 Dr David Hughes Memorial Performance
- 16:25 Eisa Traditional Dancing Finale
