Okinawa International Carnival
The carnival began in 1993 and is held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of November in Okinawa City. The event lasts for two days and attracts tens of thousands of participants every year. Ryukyuan dances, street dances, eisa, folk performances, musicals, live music, brass bands, etc. are performed.
I love joining the carnival parade in Okinawa! There are folk dances from all over the world, and everyone wears colorful clothes and unique accessories. There’s even a motorcycle parade—it’s so much fun!