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Performances organized by National Theatre Okinawa, Kumiodori workshop, lecture and karakuri fireworks

[Cooperation with Theater Tours and Tourism Resources]
We will provide multilingual support for workshops and backstage tours prior to the performance, so that the audience can enjoy the traditional performing arts of Okinawa.
In addition, interpreters will be available for Kumiodori workshops and backstage tours.
Guided tours, Kumiodori workshops and other events will be held at Shuri Castle.

[Lectures and Karakuri Fireworks]
We will research traditional handmade fireworks from mainland Japan and China, and present the findings at lectures and other events.
We will also provide videos after the fireworks demonstrations have taken place, in multiple languages on our website and SNS.

Kumiodori Workshop in Shurijo Castle

Place : Shurijo Castle Park /1-2,Shuri kinjocho,Naha city,Okinawa
Meeting place : uidance Hall, B1F, Suimuikan, Shurijo Park
Time : Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Also scheduled for wednesday,september 27,2023 and thursday,November 16,2023
Access : Rental car / Take the Okinawa Urban Monorail Yui Rail from Shuri Station and it's about a 15-minute walk. / Get on the bus at Shurijo Shitamachi line (No. 7 or 8) and get off at Shurijo-mae bus stop. It's a 1-minute walk.
Price : Free of charge 
*Admission fees to Shurijo's toll zone and fees for optional meals are not included.
Ticket : Apply by phone / National Theatre Okinawa
Tel: 098-871-3311
Link : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/topics-list/syurijo

National Theatre Okinawa (Kumiodori 'Nido Tekiuchi' appreciation class for parents and children.)

Time : Saturday, July 22, 2023
Price :
General: 2,500 JPY
Parents and children: 2,500 JPY
University students and others: 2,000 JPY
High school students and under: 1,000 JPY
Handicapped people: 2,000 JPY
Groups (10 or more people): 2,000 JPY
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info

National Theatre Okinawa (Ryukyuan dance appreciation class.)

Time : Saturday, August 5, 2023
Price :
General: 2,500 JPY
Parents and children: 2,500 JPY
University students and others: 2,000 JPY
High school students and under: 1,000 JPY
Handicapped people: 2,000 JPY
Groups (10 or more people): 2,000 JPY
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info

National Theatre Okinawa (Okinawan Plays Appreciation Class ”Waifu”)

Time : Thursday, 14 - Saturday, 16 September , 2023
Price :
General: 2,500 JPY
Groups: 2,000 JPY
High school students and under: 1,000 JPY
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info

National Theatre Okinawa (Kumiodori 'Hanauri no En'.)

Time : Saturday, September 30, 2023
Price : 3,700 JPY
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info

National Theatre Okinawa (Kumiodori 'Shushin Kaneiri' appreciation class, Kumiodori for beginners ~DiscoverKUMIODORI~ 'Shushin Kaneiri'.)

Time : Wednesday, 15 - Saturday, 18 November, 2023
Price :
General: 2,500 JPY
Groups: 2,000 JPY
High school students and under: 1,000 JPY
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info

National Theatre Okinawa (20th anniversary celebration Ceremony.)

Time : Saturday, January 13, 2024
Price : 4,200 JPY
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info

National Theatre Okinawa (lecture and karakuri fireworks.)

Time : Thursday, February 15, 2024
Price : Pending
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info

National Theatre Okinawa (Kumiodori and opera masterpieces 'Hanauri no En,' 'Tomai Aka,' 'Shushin Kaneiri,' 'Yakushido'.)

Time : Saturday, 16 - Sunday, 17 March, 2024
Price : 4,200 JPY
Ticket : https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/ticket-info