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SUMMARY:REQUIOS Spirit of Okinawa
DESCRIPTION:\n“Echoes of Legacy, Bound for Tomorrow” \n\n\n\n125th Anniversary of Okinawan Immigration to Canada\n\n\n\nExperience the Spirit of Okinawa!\n\n\n\nCelebrate the 125th Anniversary of Okinawan Immigration to Canada\n\n\n\nJoin us for a spectacular cultural celebration marking the 125th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Canada! This special event features REQUIOS, the acclaimed creative performing arts troupe from Okinawa, known for their dynamic and innovative stage interpretations of traditional Okinawan arts, including Eisa Taiko (drum dancing)and the mesmerizing Shishimai (Lion Dance).\n\n\n\nThe name Requios originates from a term used by Portuguese explorers during the Ryukyu Kingdom’s era of maritime trade. They referred to the Ryukyuan people as Requios—meaning friendly, unarmed, and peace-loving—a spirit that continues todefine Okinawan culture today.\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Performers\n\n\n\nTatsuya Nakasone – TAIYOFU ORCHESTRA Wadaiko (Japanese drumming) player\n\n\n\nMion – Sanshin musician, singer-songwriter,Master Instructor of the Nomura School of Classical Ryukyuan MusicAlso featuring a special collaboration with local talent:Vancouver Okinawa Taiko and Ryukyubuyo dancers\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday, September 21, 2025Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors open at 3:00 PM)Venue: Michael J. Fox Theatre 7373 Macpherson Avenue, Burnaby, BC\n\n\n\nTickets:\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30\n\n\n\nSeniors (65+) & Students: $20\n\n\n\nChildren (4–12 years): $10\n\n\n\n\nℹ️ Info:Email: requios2025@gmail.com\n\n\n\nPhone: 604-250-9532\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this vibrant celebration of Okinawan heritage, music, and dance!\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://michaeljfoxtheatre.ca/events/southern-wave-okinawan-music-amp-dance-society-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN=Southern Wave Okinawan Music and Dance Society:MAILTO:southernwave.vancouver@gmail.com
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