Hanayui is a song and dance group made up of Kodo members Chieko Kojima and Yoko Fujimoto with Okinawan dancer Mitsue Kinjo. Finding themselves together on Sado, they decided to pool their talents and form a performing-arts group. In addition to performances at community centers, they also conduct workshops guaranteed to enliven both body and soul.
The Japanese word "hana" means "flower" and symbolizes the youthful energy that Hanayui puts into their performances. The word "yui" means "to tie," and recalls the relationships formed in ancient villages in Japan when families came together to share in both hardships and harvests. This group came about thanks to the bond the three women made when they came together on Sado Island. Anyone who wants to sing and dance with us, support us or who just have a good time watching us perform, you are all our "yui" friends. We hope you will join us for a fun time with song and dance!
For this performance Hanayui is joined by Kodo's veteran taiko performer Yoshikazu Fujimoto, with his powerful beats and energy.
You can download the flier here (in Japanese only).