The sound of drums, the rhythm of dancing, and the joy of community—yes, it’s time for the 29th Ginowan City Youth Eisa Festival! This annual event is bringing two nights of powerful performances, traditional culture, and even fireworks to Ginowan Seaside Park.
Where and When
📅 October 4 (Sat) & October 5 (Sun), 2025
⏰ 17:00–21:00
📍 Ginowan Seaside Park Multipurpose Square (in front of the Convention Center), Ginowan City
Parking is available (about 350 spaces), but it’ll be packed. Save yourself the headache and hop on public transport if you can.
What’s Happening
This isn’t just one youth group doing their thing—it’s a massive lineup featuring:
- 12 youth associations from Ginowan City
- Local children’s groups and women’s associations
- Guest performers from Okinawa City and Ginoza Village
Each group brings its own style—different costumes, rhythms, and choreography. Think of it like an Okinawan dance battle, but with way more drums and way fewer TikTok trends.
Highlights
🎶 Eisa Performances – Back-to-back shows both days, each group with its own flavor.
💃 Kachāshī Dance – The grand participatory dance where everyone gets in on the fun.
🎆 Fireworks Finale – On the last night, fireworks light up the autumn sky while drums echo across Ginowan.
Program Schedule
October 4 (Sat)
17:35 Opening remarks
17:40 Ginowan City Women’s Association
18:00 Greetings from local officials
18:15 Shinchiku Youth Association
18:40 Futenma 1st Ward Youth Association
19:05 Ginoza Sokei Youth Association (guest)
19:30 Isa Ward Youth Association
19:55 Ganeko Ward Youth Association
20:20 Ginowan Ward Youth Association
20:45 Kachāshī Dance
20:55 Closing remarks
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October 5 (Sun)
16:50 Opening remarks
16:55 Nagata Children’s Association
17:15 Greetings from local leaders
17:30 Ōjana Youth Association
17:55 Nagata Youth Association
18:20 Kiyuna Youth Association
18:45 Nakahara Youth Association
19:10 Okinawa City Kubota Youth Association (guest)
19:35 Aichi Youth Association
20:00 Kakazu Youth Association
20:25 Futenma 2nd Ward Youth Association
20:50 Kachāshī Dance
🌸 Fireworks Finale
Closing remarks
Why You Should Go
Because nothing says “Okinawa autumn” like a night filled with pounding taiko drums, dancing that makes you want to jump in, and fireworks blasting overhead. Plus, where else do you get the chance to dance Kachāshī with an entire city?
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