Following the success of a spectacular Eisa show performed at the JCCC in summer 2013, Okinwan dance and music performance group Karakoro will be back again on Sunday August 10, 2014.
“Eisa” is an Okinawan ceremonial dance which has a history that dates back many centuries. It was originally performed to welcome and console the souls of one’s ancestors during the summer “Bon” season. Nowadays, it is performed throughout the year at various festivals and concerts. The performance includes soft feminine dances and dynamic masculine dances with various drums, singing and chanting accompanied by the Sanshin (Okinawan musical instrument that is the precursor of Shamisen), as well as colourful and exotic costumes. Traditional Eisa includes dances with celebratory music along with dragon and lion dances. The non-traditional aspect of this show will start with a Japanese song.
In addition to the traditional and Karakoro original Eisa, this year, Karakoro will bring the world of Kenji Miyazawa with the Eisa version of “A Night of Galactic Railroad” to the Toronto show. Kenji Miyazawa was an educator, poet, children’s literature writer and farmer. He was passionate about the relationship between mankind and nature throughout his life. The main theme of “A Night on the Galactic Railroad” is pursing the answer to “What is true happiness?”
Karakoro is a unique performing group consisting of a wide range of people from different age groups and backgrounds. The group has become even more powerful and dynamic since last year. Please come and experience their dynamic Okinawan performance and the world of “A Night on the Galactic Railroad” at the JCCC this summer!
Before the show you will be able to enjoy Japanese summer noodles, “Hiyashi Chuka”, and Okinawan sweets, Sata Andagi from 4:30pm in the Shokokai Court.
Date: Sunday August 10, 2014
Time: 6:00pm (food sale from 4:30pm)
Tickets: $17.70 + HST JCCC members,
$22.12 + HST non-members.
Reserved seating. Ticket sales will start June 2 at the JCCC reception desk 416-441-2345.