Kumiwudui, the classical dance-drama of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, was first performed in 1719 for the king and his court after its creation by Tamagusuku Chōkun. After the kingdom ended in 1879, certain noble families passed down the court form, known as Shuri-Style Kumiwudui. Jimpu Kai has perpetuated this art form as taught by Master Ryōshō Kin, a National Living Treasure of Japan, in contemporary Hawai‘i. The lecture will discuss how tradition is sustained through change with a demonstration of an excerpt from Hanaui no En.

Speaker: Date: Time: Location:
Dr. Charlene Gima with Jimpu Kai February 15, 2015 (Sunday) 3:00-4:00 pm
Center for Korean Studies Auditorium
Event is free and open to the public.
For more information or disability access, please contact: Center for Okinawan Studies, tel. 956-0902 / 956-5754 University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
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