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What is Okinawa Shibai (Okinawan Play)?
Classification according to Emotional Content
Classification according to Scenes
Classification according to Styles
Classification according to Historical Background
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Classification according to Performers
The Archives of Performances
The History of Okinawan Plays
The Modern Entertainment Play in Okinawa (Okinawa shibai)

Classification according to Scenes
Samurai Dramas

Description
After the Meiji Restoration, former performers of Ukansen Geino created many dramas while participating in the modern theatrical movement. Those dramas were generally classified in two types: jidaigeki(a period drama) and contemporary drama. Ryuku jidaigeki; mainly employed themes like historical facts, fables or legends of Okinawa, became popular from the Taisho period. In the drama, you can see lifestyle, customs and language of the old time.

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A typical type of Okinawan play
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