The Ryukyu performing arts study group better known as "Ryugeibun" was formed in 2003, and this year marks the 19th year since its formation. Every year they perform the “Futaba Odori”, the culminating event of the annual activities, which incorporates the classical performing arts of Ryukyu (Koten) and the performing arts of Yaeyama / Miyako. All the members work hard every day to deliver vivid and youthful performances.

FUTABA ODORI '20 PROGRAM

First Part

1. かぎやで風  (Kajadifu)

Dance that expresses the joy of being able to perform the "Futaba Odori".

2. 前之浜  (Menuhama)

Male dance that incorporates karate movements.

3. 箏曲独唱「赤田花風節」  (Koto solo “Akatahanafubushi”)

Sing about the beauty of flowers that bloom after enduring adversity.

4. 布晒し  (Nunusarashi)

Dance that represents a scene in which the dancers dip a cloth and let it dry

5. 貫花  (Nuchibana)

Dance that expresses the feelings of a maiden who entrusts her love to the flowers.

Second Part

1. 掃除かち  (Soujikachi)

Is a dance that expresses the custom of cleaning the front of the house early in the morning on Taketomi Island.

2. 久高節  (Kudakabushi)

Is a dance in which men go out to the sea to fish.

3. スル掬い  (Surusukui)

Is a dance that represents how fishermen chase the "Kibinago" (silver-stripe round herring) into a net to catch them.

4. タコ捕り  (Takotori)

It is a dance that represents how to catch an octopus with a harpoon.

~毛遊び  (Moashibi)~

Long ago, according to Okinawan custom, young people who finished their work gathered in the fields, enjoyed singing and dancing, and cultivated vitality for tomorrow.

5. 池間の主  (Ikemanushu)

6. こいなユンタ  (Koinayunta)

7. 安里屋ユンタ  (Asadoyayunta)

8. マヤー小  (Mayagwa)

9. ションカニ小  (Syonkanigwa)

10. 與那武岳金兄小  (Yunandakikanisuzagama)

11. 稲しり  (Inishiri)

12.~スーパーマミドー  (Super Mamido)~

A dance that represents a series of agricultural work, such as cutting grass with a sickle (kama), plowing with a hoe (kuwa), preparing the land with a hera, and sowing seeds. Finally, "Mamido", an agricultural dance that is danced at the “Tanadui” Festival on Taketomi Island.

カマ踊り  (Kama-odori)

クワ踊り  (Kuwa-odori)

ヘラ踊り  (Hera-odori)

タネ踊り  (Tane-odori)

マミドー  (Mamido)