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Bermondsey Okinawa Day 2025
London Okinawa Day is a yearly festival celebrating the unique music, food, and culture of Japan’s southernmost prefecture. Okinawa Prefecture encompasses an archipelago of islands in Southern Japan that formed part of the historic Ryukyu Kingdom and as such has its own distinct music and traditions. Okinawa Day 2025 will introduce the audience to music, dances, and food from several islands of the Ryukyu archipelago to highlight its incredibly rich cultural diversity.
Okinawa Day 2025 In The Blue Market
Organised by London Okinawa Sanshinkai, the event will take place on Saturday 28 June 2025 from 11am to 5pm at The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
Food and Goods Stalls
Taking advantage of the venue’s historic use as a street market, Japanese cuisine, food, and crafts will be on sale from a variety of stalls including London Okinawa Sanshinkai and other retailers.
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
Traders
The Blue Market Regular Traders
- Mr Fish, Sole of Bermondsey (fishmonger)
- The Pie Den (Traditional pie and mash)
- Reflex Refills (refilling station)
- Sweet Mate Co. (Traditional sweets)
- Stefi Bubble Waffles (Waffles)
- Lou’s Cupboard (Spanish cleaning products)
