Looking for a fun day out? The 9th Hentona Main Street Festival is lighting up Kunigami Village with all kinds of fun stuff—food, performances, a parade, and yes, fireworks! 🎉 Join the excitement on Sunday, November 17, 2024, when Hentona’s Main Street transforms into a pedestrian-only festival haven filled with delicious eats, live entertainment, and local culture. Here’s the scoop on what to expect and where to be!
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Festival Vibes on Main Street 🎶
On the day of the festival, the street from Hotel Kunigami to the Hentona Bus Terminal will be closed off to cars, turning into a big pedestrian paradise (a.k.a. a great place to roam around with food in hand 🍜). Local vendors will have plenty of Okinawa soba, cold beer, fried chicken, and sweets, plus stalls selling clothes, plush toys, and handcrafted goodies. Don’t miss out on the workshops where you can try your hand at making keychains or instruments!
Entertainment Highlights 🎤🎸
This festival doesn’t just bring the food; it brings the action! From parades to stage performances, there’s something for everyone. It all kicks off with a parade, setting the festive mood for the rest of the day.
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Event Schedule ⏰
3:00 PM – Parade Begins
Start the afternoon with a bang as the parade rolls through the heart of Hentona. Expect loads of energy, music, and maybe a little dancing from the crowd!
3:40 PM – Free Fish Giveaway 🐟
The Kunigami Fisheries Cooperative is giving out fresh tuna cuts to the first 20 people! Yes, free tuna! First come, first served—so get there early if you’re a sushi fan!
4:00 PM – First Stage Performances 🎶
The festival’s first lineup includes everything from traditional Japanese drums to Okinawan folk tunes and even a kids’ Eisa dance performance. Here’s the breakdown:
- Shori Ozuki with Japanese drums
- Team Kunigami doing kids’ Eisa dance 🥁
- Soyokaze Kai showcasing Okinawan folk music and Japanese dance
- Singers Yamashin Shintaro, Kazuo Edagawa, and Takashi Yamada
- Dancers Mone and Sister Groove bringing moves to the stage 💃
6:00 PM – Official Greetings and Lighting Ceremony 🕯️
Stick around as the Kunigami Village Mayor and Hentona District Leader give their greetings, followed by a special lighting ceremony to set the evening’s glow.
6:15 PM – Second Stage Performances 🎸
The entertainment continues with more music and dancing! Here’s who you’ll see:
- Hālau Hula ʻUi performing Hawaiian hula 🌺
- Shiny Wing with singing and dance
- Shikuwasa Squad showing off their street performance skills 🤹
- Bands: The Sticker Hanna Band, Ayano Koneko, ANERA, and X-ONE rock the stage 🎸
8:20 PM – Yambaru Miyagi Special LIVE 🌟
A special live performance by Kunigami’s own Yambaru Miyagi! As a tourism ambassador, he’s bringing his tunes back to his hometown for a memorable show.
8:50 PM – Fireworks Show 🎆
Wrap up the day by looking up! Fireworks will light up the sky, the perfect ending to an action-packed day at the festival.
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Event Essentials 📍
- Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
- Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM (rain or shine; canceled in severe weather)
- Location: Hentona Main Street Shopping District, 264-1 Hentona, Kunigami Village, Okinawa Prefecture
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- Pedestrian-Only Zone: From Hotel Kunigami to Hentona Bus Terminal, from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (no cars allowed except for authorized vehicles)
Come hungry, ready to dance, and with an eye to the skies for the fireworks finale! Enjoy the heart and soul of Kunigami Village at the Hentona Main Street Festival 🎉
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