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==Traditions==
==Traditions==
The preparation for The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival usually begins at the beginning of each year with practices and other preparations. With such a big festival it takes time and practice to get everything just right for the three day event. The teams are usually made up of [[dancer]]s, [[musician]]s, flag bearers and [[clown]]s. The musicians usually play [[drum]]s, [[sanshin]]s, hand [[gong]]s, and [[tambourine]]s. The teams also consist of men women and children.
The preparation for The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival usually begins at the beginning of each year with practices and other preparations. With such a big festival it takes time and practice to get everything just right for the three day event. The teams are usually made up of [[dancer]]s, [[musician]]s, flag bearers and [[clown]]s. The musicians usually play [[drum]]s, [[sanshin]]s, hand [[gong]]s, and [[tambourine]]s. The teams also consist of men women and children.


===Musicianship===
===Musicianship===
The types of drums that are used in the festival are the [[shimedaiko]] and the [[paaranku]]. The shimedaiko is a medium sized drum and the paaranku is a smaller hand drum. One of the other instrument used is the sanshin which is a three string instrument that is made of snake skin and looks like a [[banjo]]. The team usually dresses in bright colored costumes that are traditional to Okinawa. The typical costume includes leggings, vests and a head band.
The types of drums that are used in the festival are the [[shimedaiko]] and the [[paaranku]]. The shimedaiko is a medium sized drum and the paaranku is a smaller hand drum. One of the other instrument used is the sanshin which is a three string instrument that is made of snake skin and looks like a [[banjo]]. The team usually dresses in bright colored costumes that are traditional to Okinawa. The typical costume includes leggings, vests and a head band.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eisa, Eisa!|url=http://www.2camels.com/eisa-festival.php|publisher=2camels.com|accessdate=14 April 2012|author=Linda Gillis|year=2012}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=A Guide to Traditional Arts, Eisa Dance|url=http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/special/contents2010_Eisa/eisa_index.html|publisher=Okinawa Story|accessdate=14 April 2012}}</ref>


===Competition===
===Competition===
The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is a competition between all the local cities on Okinawa. Each team is judged on many different aspects of their performance. Some of the aspects that each team gets judged on include their routine and [[creativity]]. The creativity includes a couple of particular points. Those points are incorporating the past and present. Also the routine gets judged on particular points. Those points are enthusiasm and talent. After the announcement of the winners, there is a [[firework display]]. The fireworks are one to remember, they are as spectacular as any others.
The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is a competition between all the local cities on Okinawa. Each team is judged on many different aspects of their performance. Some of the aspects that each team gets judged on include their routine and [[creativity]]. The creativity includes a couple of particular points. Those points are incorporating the past and present. Also the routine gets judged on particular points. Those points are enthusiasm and talent. After the announcement of the winners, there is a [[firework display]]. The fireworks are one to remember, they are as spectacular as any others.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eisa, Eisa!|url=http://www.2camels.com/eisa-festival.php|publisher=2camels.com|accessdate=14 April 2012|author=Linda Gillis|year=2012}}</ref>


===Festival season===
===Festival season===
The Eisa festivals usually begin to take place in August with the smaller local ones. The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival usually takes place at the beginning of September and follows the [[Bon Festival|Obon Holidays]]. The Eisa Festival is considered the conclusion of Obon Holidays and the conclusion of summer. The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is a three day event that takes place in Okinawa City. The main event is located at the Okinawa City Koza Athletic Field. The festival also takes place in the streets of Okinawa. Also, during the same time the All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is going on the Orion Beer Festival is in full swing co-located at the same Field. The Orion Beer Festival is sponsored by the [[Orion Breweries|Orion Brewery]].
The Eisa festivals usually begin to take place in August with the smaller local ones. The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival usually takes place at the beginning of September and follows the [[Bon Festival|Obon Holidays]]. The Eisa Festival is considered the conclusion of Obon Holidays and the conclusion of summer. The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is a three day event that takes place in Okinawa City. The main event is located at the Okinawa City Koza Athletic Field. The festival also takes place in the streets of Okinawa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eisa, Eisa!|url=http://www.2camels.com/eisa-festival.php|publisher=2camels.com|accessdate=14 April 2012|author=Linda Gillis|year=2012}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Island-wide Eisa Festival Okinawa's largest|url=http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=8868|publisher=JapanUpdate.com|accessdate=14 April 2012|author=Bill Charles|date=8-15-2008}}</ref> Also, during the same time the All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is going on the Orion Beer Festival is in full swing co-located at the same Field. The Orion Beer Festival is sponsored by the [[Orion Breweries|Orion Brewery]].


The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival for 2010 is starting on September 3 and running through September 5, 2010. On September 3, 2010 the time will be from 1800 till 2100. On September 4 and 5 the time will be 1500 till 2100. The festival is free for admissions but a small charge for [[bleacher seating]]. Prices for seating in the [[grandstand]] range from ¥500 to ¥2500. Just to be able to stand in the grandstand it is ¥500 at the gate. To seat in the A-Seats, the ticket prices are ¥1200 in advanced or ¥1500 at the gate. For S-Seats, the ticket prices are ¥2000 in advanced and ¥2500 at the gate.
The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival for 2010 is stared on September 3 and ran through September 5, 2010. On September 3, 2010 the events were from 1800 till 2100. On September 4 and 5 the events began 1500 and ran till 2100. The festival is free for admissions but a small charge for [[bleacher seating]]. Prices for seating in the [[grandstand]] range from ¥500 to ¥2500. Just to be able to stand in the grandstand it is ¥500 at the gate. To seat in the A-Seats, the ticket prices are ¥1200 in advanced or ¥1500 at the gate. For S-Seats, the ticket prices are ¥2000 in advanced and ¥2500 at the gate.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:14, 14 April 2012

The Eisa Festival is a festival that takes place all over the island of Okinawa. The festival comes at the end of the Obon Festival, and celebrates the end of summer and a farewell to ancestors.[1] The festival has grown over time and since 1956 everyone on the island has been invited to Okinawa City to come together and have one big celebration. The large festival is known as the All-Okinawa Eisa Festival.[2]. Each city contributes to this large festival in many different ways. Each city will usually contribute money to the festival, which usually goes to the costumes and musical instruments. Also on top of the money, each city usually has a team that performs in the festival. However in the beginning of the tradition, most of the towns and villages held their own festivals. Still today, some of the towns have their own festival.[citation needed] Also some of the cities on Okinawa have an Eisa Festival geared towards children.

Traditions

The preparation for The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival usually begins at the beginning of each year with practices and other preparations. With such a big festival it takes time and practice to get everything just right for the three day event. The teams are usually made up of dancers, musicians, flag bearers and clowns. The musicians usually play drums, sanshins, hand gongs, and tambourines. The teams also consist of men women and children.

Musicianship

The types of drums that are used in the festival are the shimedaiko and the paaranku. The shimedaiko is a medium sized drum and the paaranku is a smaller hand drum. One of the other instrument used is the sanshin which is a three string instrument that is made of snake skin and looks like a banjo. The team usually dresses in bright colored costumes that are traditional to Okinawa. The typical costume includes leggings, vests and a head band.[3] [4]

Competition

The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is a competition between all the local cities on Okinawa. Each team is judged on many different aspects of their performance. Some of the aspects that each team gets judged on include their routine and creativity. The creativity includes a couple of particular points. Those points are incorporating the past and present. Also the routine gets judged on particular points. Those points are enthusiasm and talent. After the announcement of the winners, there is a firework display. The fireworks are one to remember, they are as spectacular as any others.[5]

Festival season

The Eisa festivals usually begin to take place in August with the smaller local ones. The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival usually takes place at the beginning of September and follows the Obon Holidays. The Eisa Festival is considered the conclusion of Obon Holidays and the conclusion of summer. The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is a three day event that takes place in Okinawa City. The main event is located at the Okinawa City Koza Athletic Field. The festival also takes place in the streets of Okinawa.[6] [7] Also, during the same time the All-Okinawa Eisa Festival is going on the Orion Beer Festival is in full swing co-located at the same Field. The Orion Beer Festival is sponsored by the Orion Brewery.

The All-Okinawa Eisa Festival for 2010 is stared on September 3 and ran through September 5, 2010. On September 3, 2010 the events were from 1800 till 2100. On September 4 and 5 the events began 1500 and ran till 2100. The festival is free for admissions but a small charge for bleacher seating. Prices for seating in the grandstand range from ¥500 to ¥2500. Just to be able to stand in the grandstand it is ¥500 at the gate. To seat in the A-Seats, the ticket prices are ¥1200 in advanced or ¥1500 at the gate. For S-Seats, the ticket prices are ¥2000 in advanced and ¥2500 at the gate.

References

  1. ^ Linda Gillis (2012). "Eisa Eisa!". 2camels.com. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  2. ^ Bill Charles (2008-08-15). "Island-wide Eisa Festival Okinawa's largest". JapanUpdate.com. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  3. ^ Linda Gillis (2012). "Eisa, Eisa!". 2camels.com. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  4. ^ "A Guide to Traditional Arts, Eisa Dance". Okinawa Story. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  5. ^ Linda Gillis (2012). "Eisa, Eisa!". 2camels.com. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  6. ^ Linda Gillis (2012). "Eisa, Eisa!". 2camels.com. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  7. ^ Bill Charles (8-15-2008). "Island-wide Eisa Festival Okinawa's largest". JapanUpdate.com. Retrieved 14 April 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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