About This Video
Ushibuka Haiya Odori is one of Japan’s most famous festivals. It began around 200 years ago during the Edo era in the once rich port of Ushibuka. What is unique about the Ushibuka Haiya Odori, it’s said to be the root of all “Awa Odori” and “Haiya” folk music heard all over Japan!
In Ushibuka, Haiya-Bushi dance has been passed down from generation to generation as a traditional performing art. Usually taking place once a year in February, the people of Ushibuka have started offering during August some unique Haiya Odori performances inviting others to come along and learn about the beauty of Haiya Odori and it’s unique history and dance and participate in one of a kind festival with other performers coming from all over Japan!
Luckily for us, we have been invited by the nice folks of Ushibuka tourism promotion and the Team of SuperMatsuri (https://supermatsuri.com) to participate in this fantastic event and adventure!
