【May 4 – 6】Ryukyu Festival at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
The National Theatre Okinawa will be participating in the Osaka-Kansai Expo with a live event, Ryukyu Festival.
Enjoy a vibrant array of enchanting performances, including Ryukyu dance, Okinawan folk dance, and Miyako Island pop music, all set against the breezy backdrop of sea and sky at the Expo venue.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
Dates: Sunday, May 4 – Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Times:
① 2:00 PM ～ 3:45 PM
② 4:00 PM ～ 5:45 PM
③ 6:00 PM ～ 7:45 PM
Location:
Pop-Up Stage South
◇For more details about the event, please visit the event’s special website below.
Ryukyu Festival Special Website (National Theatre Okinawa Official Website)
◇The National Theatre Okinawa has restored the “karakuri fireworks”—once showcased at the Shurijo Castle—based on archival records. They will be exhibited at the venue throughout the festival.
Karakuri Fireworks of the Ryukyu Kingdom Special Website (National Theatre Okinawa Official Website)
◇For information on the Ryukyu Festival, please visit the EXPO 2025 Visitors page on the official Osaka-Kansai Expo website:
Ryukyu Festival (Sunday, May 4)
Ryukyu Festival (Monday, May 5)
Ryukyu Festival (Tuesday, May 6)
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