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2024 Okinawa Traditional Eisa Festival & Performance Information
Eisa is a traditional dance held during the lunar Bon Festival. Every year in Okinawa, local youths parade through the village dancing eisa to pray for the health, safety, and prosperity of their families and to make offerings to the spirits of their ancestors. There are various forms of eisa depending on the region, and they can be enjoyed at local area festivals. This year, we are happy to see activities begin on all islands after having been suspended due to Corona. We hope that the information on this page will be useful for you to enjoy the activities of different Youth Associations.
In 2025, Obon in Okinawa is scheduled for September 4 ~ 6.
In 2025, Obon in Okinawa is scheduled for September 4 ~ 6.
Updated 2024/10/22
Event Information for Youth Associations
November 2 (Saturday)
Momoyama Eisa Festival
Time: 16:00 (open at 15:30) Youth Eisa begins from 17:00~
Venue: Minamitobaru Event Square Okinawa City
Performing Groups: 9 groups
Crowdfunding will be conducted for the festival. Your cooperation with the Youth Associations is appreciated.
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/779372/view
November 10 (Sunday)
The 1st Hensa Forest Festival
Time:16:00
Venue: Parking lot of Ozato Rural Environment Improvement Center, Nanjo City
928 Nakama, Ozato, Nanjo City
Performing Groups: Inanmine Youth Association, Ozato Green Town Youth Association, Oshiro Youth Association, Hama Youth Association, and others
Crowdfunding will be conducted for the festival. Your cooperation with the Youth Associations is appreciated.
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/777187/view
Event Information for Youth Associations
November 2 (Saturday)
Momoyama Eisa Festival
Time: 16:00 (open at 15:30) Youth Eisa begins from 17:00~
Venue: Minamitobaru Event Square Okinawa City
Performing Groups: 9 groups
Crowdfunding will be conducted for the festival. Your cooperation with the Youth Associations is appreciated.
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/779372/view
November 10 (Sunday)
The 1st Hensa Forest Festival
Time:16:00
Venue: Parking lot of Ozato Rural Environment Improvement Center, Nanjo City
928 Nakama, Ozato, Nanjo City
Performing Groups: Inanmine Youth Association, Ozato Green Town Youth Association, Oshiro Youth Association, Hama Youth Association, and others
Crowdfunding will be conducted for the festival. Your cooperation with the Youth Associations is appreciated.
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/777187/view
All Island Eisa Festival
Eisa Dondon Main feature with Japanese subtitles (80min)
The executive committee produced the special video Eisa Dondon to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival in order to convey the charm of this event.
This is a human drama that depicts the growth of a youth group aiming to participate in the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival and their family ties. It conveys the history and charm of the festival and also depicts the essence of what Eisa is.
The executive committee produced the special video Eisa Dondon to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival in order to convey the charm of this event.
This is a human drama that depicts the growth of a youth group aiming to participate in the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival and their family ties. It conveys the history and charm of the festival and also depicts the essence of what Eisa is.
Onna Village Youth Association
Okinawa City Youth Association
Uruma City Youth Association