2023.02.09
From March 1st to May 31st, 2023, Hoshinoya Okinawa, a stay-type resort located in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture, will hold a “Ryukyu Bingata Stay” where you can experience the profound charm of Bingata production by learning from craftsmen.
*Ryukyu Bingata = Okinawan dyed goods
Bingata, which was once used for women’s costumes and ceremonial clothes in charge of Shinto rituals, developed into stage costumes when the Ryukyu culture flourished.
The Bingata stage costumes depict creatures from myths and legends, such as snow that does not fall in Okinawa, phoenixes, and dragons.
Bingata production is done in a studio in a separate room from the accommodation.
A special lunch prepared by the chef of HOSHINOYA Okinawa that arranges the imperial court dish “Sefan (vegetable meal)” served with dashi soup.
Tea and sweets will be delivered in the afternoon, and the work will be created while taking a short break.
| Duration: | March 1 – May 31, 2023 |
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| Price: | 1 group of 2 people 320,000 yen (tax and service charge included) *50,000 yen for each additional person up to 4 people (accommodation fee not included) |
| Content: | Bingata production in a special room, appreciation of Ryukyu dance (all private events), Bingata garden tour, special lunch |
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