[National Theatre Okinawa] June Performance: 'Kokou no Maki' (The Tale of Filial Piety)
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- [National Theatre Okinawa] June Performance: 'Kokou no Maki' (The Tale of Filial Piety)
- National Theatre Okinawa will present 'Kokou no Maki,' a masterpiece by Kumiodori founder Tamagusuku Chokun, on June 20, 2026. Skilled veteran and young performers will depict this tale of familial love.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 28, 2026
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National Theatre Okinawa will present 'Kokou no Maki,' a masterpiece by Kumiodori founder Tamagusuku Chokun, on June 20, 2026. Skilled veteran and young performers will depict this tale of familial love.
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- [National Theatre Okinawa] June Performance: 'Kokou no Maki' (The Tale of Filial Piety) (May 28, 2026), PR Times
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- May 28, 2026
National Theatre Okinawa will present 'Kokou no Maki,' a masterpiece by Kumiodori founder Tamagusuku Chokun, on June 20, 2026. Skilled veteran and young performers will depict this tale of familial love.
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Kumiodori Performance: 'Kokou no Maki'
This performance features 'Kokou no Maki,' a masterpiece from the 'Chokun Goban' (Five Works of Chokun) by Tamagusuku Chokun, the founder of Kumiodori. Centered on the theme of familial love, this popular work highlights unique Kumiodori elements, such as the dialogue between siblings and scenes of familial reunion. It will be performed by veteran practitioners joined by young successors. In the first part, accomplished mid-career Ryukyu dancers will perform classical and contemporary pieces.
[Synopsis]
A giant snake living in a pond called Yaramuruchi caused storms that destroyed fields and villages. A sister and brother, living in poverty after their father's death, found a notice board while gathering gleanings. It read: 'We are looking for a sacrifice to appease the giant snake. The family of the volunteer will receive rewards to ensure they never struggle again.' The sister decided to sacrifice herself for her mother and brother. She bade farewell to her brother and answered the notice. Just as the ritual was about to begin, the giant snake appeared...
Date: June 20, 2026 (Sat), 2:00 PM
Venue: National Theatre Okinawa Main Theatre
Tickets: General 4,000 yen, Tomonokai 3,200 yen, University students etc. 2,000 yen, Ages 3 to High school 1,000 yen
More Info: https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/performance-info/detail?performance_id=2801
This performance features 'Kokou no Maki,' a masterpiece from the 'Chokun Goban' (Five Works of Chokun) by Tamagusuku Chokun, the founder of Kumiodori. Centered on the theme of familial love, this popular work highlights unique Kumiodori elements, such as the dialogue between siblings and scenes of familial reunion. It will be performed by veteran practitioners joined by young successors. In the first part, accomplished mid-career Ryukyu dancers will perform classical and contemporary pieces.
[Synopsis]
A giant snake living in a pond called Yaramuruchi caused storms that destroyed fields and villages. A sister and brother, living in poverty after their father's death, found a notice board while gathering gleanings. It read: 'We are looking for a sacrifice to appease the giant snake. The family of the volunteer will receive rewards to ensure they never struggle again.' The sister decided to sacrifice herself for her mother and brother. She bade farewell to her brother and answered the notice. Just as the ritual was about to begin, the giant snake appeared...
Date: June 20, 2026 (Sat), 2:00 PM
Venue: National Theatre Okinawa Main Theatre
Tickets: General 4,000 yen, Tomonokai 3,200 yen, University students etc. 2,000 yen, Ages 3 to High school 1,000 yen
More Info: https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/performance-info/detail?performance_id=2801
FAQ
国立劇場おきなわの6月自主公演の演目は？
組踊「孝行の巻」が上演されます。組踊の始祖、玉城朝薫の代表作「朝薫五番」の一つです。
公演はいつ開催されますか？
2026年6月20日（土）14時開演です。
チケット料金はいくらですか？
一般4,000円、友の会3,200円、大学生等2,000円、3歳以上高校生以下1,000円です。
「孝行の巻」のあらすじは？
大蛇の生け贄を探す高札に対し、貧しい家庭の姉が母と弟のために自ら志願する物語です。
公演の詳細を確認する方法は？
公式サイト（https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/performance-info/detail?performance_id=2801）より確認可能です。