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Eisa (dance)

Eisa by the Seragaki Youths from Onna village
Eisa performer (from the Tokeshi Youth Association of Yomitan village)
Eisa performers (from the Tokeshi Youth Association of Yomitan village)

Eisa (Okinawan: エイサー, Eisaa) is a form of folk dance originating from the Okinawa Islands, Japan. In origin, it is a Bon dance that is performed by young people of each community during the Bon festival to honor the spirits of their ancestors. It underwent drastic changes in the 20th century and is today seen as a vital[citation needed] part of Okinawan culture.


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Eisa HAK Tari Eisa ID エイサー Japanese 에이사 (춤) Korean Еісаа Ukrainian 哎萨 Chinese

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