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The History of Okinawan Plays
Ukanshin Period

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In about the 14th century, the powerful Ming Dynasty in China had tading relations with no other countries but those who made tribute payments - subject countries. Ming sent missions to the Ryukyus. The missions from China attended the coronation ceremony of the kings of the Ryukyus and gave a letter of appointment and the crown to the new king. The missions were called Sappushi and the boats which carried them were called Ukansen.

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Ukanshin Ukanshin　 Give a Feast for Midautumn Give a Feast for Midautumn Sappushi Sappushi
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