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Ryukyu Buto was originated as one of the Ryukyu court performances to entertain messengers from China who came to be present at an enthronement of a new king of the Ryukyu Dynasty. It began with Ukansin Udui then was improved and sophisticated. In the mid 1880's, Okinawa shibai began showing at makeshift playhouses for commones and became popular for folksy comical zuudui based on classical Ryukyu dances. Combining demands of audiences and performers' creative urges, many lively and punched up buto were created.

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