Festival

An Evening of Awa Odori and Folk Dance

Japanese name:阿波踊りと民踊の夕べ

📅 Sat, Aug 22, 2026

📍 Minami, Tokushima

About this event

Held in Kaiyo Town, Tokushima Prefecture, 'An Evening of Awa Odori and Folk Dance' is an event where you can fully appreciate local traditional performing arts. The event consists of two parts: Part 1 features 'An Evening of Folk Dance' performed by the local women's association and folk dance clubs, presenting heartwarming dances. In Part 2, the 'Awa Odori Competition' is performed by active local dance troupes (Ren), where you can enjoy powerful and dynamic dancing. The climax of the event features a final frenzy dance in which spectators can also participate, uniting the entire venue in excitement. It is an event fitting for a summer night, allowing you to experience local vitality and traditional culture.

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Venue

Hiwasa Ground

Hiwasaura, Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima 779-2304

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