Looking for a fun weekend filled with fireworks, food, and awesome performances? Look no further! The 32nd Ginoza Village Festival & 9th Churashima Fireworks Festival is happening on October 26th and 27th, 2024 in Ginoza Village, Okinawa! This two-day event has everything: live music, dance performances, a haunted house, bus tours, and – drumroll, please – strawberry fireworks! Yes, you read that right! 🍓✨
🎤 Main Stage Madness
Both days are packed with exciting stage performances. Local favorites, like D-51 (an Okinawan pop duo), and the retro vibes of the REVERSE oldies band, are sure to get you grooving. There’s also a Kamen Rider Gav show for the kiddos (or the young at heart!), along with Eisa dance groups, dance showcases, and more.
Here’s what’s going down on each day
🎉 October 26th (Saturday)
- 12:00 p.m. – Opening Declaration 🎙️
- 1:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony & Awards 🏆
- 1:30 p.m. – Performances by local preschools 🧒
- 3:00 p.m. – Performances by village districts 🎭
- 4:10 p.m. – Ginoza Junior High School Brass Band 🎺
- 5:00 p.m. – Solo Live by Tsuyoshi Higashifuchi 🎸
- 5:35 p.m. – Creative Eisa by LUCK & Sokei Mizitaya Taiko 🥁
- 6:25 p.m. – Melofloat performance 🎶
- 7:15 p.m. – REVERSE (Oldies Band) 🎸
- 7:50 p.m. – Fireworks (Get ready for the strawberry ones! 🍓🎆)
🎉 October 27th (Sunday)
- 11:30 a.m. – “Kirari☆Ginoza” Award Ceremony ✨
- 12:00 p.m. – Kamen Rider Gav Show (kids will love this!) 🦸♂️
- 12:40 p.m. – Hula Performance (Garamon Kids & Halau HalaU’i) 🌺
- 1:10 p.m. – Karate Demonstration by the Cultural Association 🥋
- 2:00 p.m. – Village Dance Contest (STYLE “B” TIQUE) 💃
- 5:00 p.m. – Ryukyu Dance by South American Research Students 🌏
- 5:15 p.m. – Taiko Drums by Yumehou Matsuda 🥁
- 6:00 p.m. – Gospel by Soul Bird Choir 🎤
- 6:30 p.m. – Ginoza GKS Dance Showcase 🕺
- 7:15 p.m. – D-51 Performance 🎤
- 7:50 p.m. – Fireworks (Yes, more strawberry fireworks! 🍓🎇)
🎇 Fireworks? Yes, Please!
The fireworks kick off both nights at 7:50 p.m., and the highlight is definitely the strawberry-shaped fireworks. 🍓✨ You’ll never look at strawberries the same way again after seeing them light up the night sky!
🍔 What Else is Happening?
Beyond the stage, there’s plenty to do! Grab some tasty snacks from the food stalls (festival food is a must, right?), take a spooky stroll through the haunted house, or hop on the village bus tour to explore the area. It’s a full-on festival experience!
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🗓️ Event Details
Date & Time
October 26th (Saturday): 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October 27th (Sunday): 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location
Ginoza Village Rural Park (Sokei 1857, Ginoza Village, Okinawa)
Entry Ginoza Arena (Sokei 1880, Ginoza Village, Okinawa)
Ginoza Village Museum (Ginoza 232, Ginoza Village, Okinawa)
Admission: Free! 🙌
Parking: Available at seven spots near the venue 🚗
So mark your calendars for October 26th-27th and get ready for two days of fun, food, fireworks, and festivities in Ginoza Village! It’s going to be an awesome weekend for the whole family. 🎆
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