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FUTURE EVENTS
FUTURE EVENTS
please keep checking back for updates!
please keep checking back for updates!
In the meantime, we are offering a free 6 week Eisa workshop on Saturdays (late morning) starting May 24th, near the Central Square Station in Cambridge, MA.
No experience necessary and all ages welcome. Those under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This will be a progressive series of classes, where each builds upon what was learned in the previous classes.
Please contact us if you are interested, as space is limited.
PAST EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
2025 japan festival boston
2025 japan festival boston
Sunday, April 27, 2025
We returned to the Boston Common for the Japan Festival this year!
Despite some lingering sprinkles, we performed a lively set on the Main Stage for an enthusiastic crowd. They gave us lots of energy with their shouts of he-shi and arm waves of kacha-shi, which we appreciated so much.
Thank you to the great audience and Japan Festival Boston!
2025 wellesley aiko echoes
2025 wellesley aiko echoes
Saturday, April 12, 2025
We were very excited to be guest performers at AIKO's taiko concert at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. One of RMD MA's newest members is also a member of AIKO and we were more than happy to introduce Eisa to their audience, and perform along with Yanvalou and KSA Samulnori!
2025 rmd PERU 25th anniversary HIBIKI
2025 rmd PERU 25th anniversary HIBIKI
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Two of our members traveled down to South America to participate in Peru's 25th anniversary concert, Hibiki, which was held in Lima. They joined RMD members from across the globe to celebrate this major milestone.
25 Years - Congratulations to RMD Peru!
2024 MIT JAPAN CLUB c-function
2024 MIT JAPAN CLUB c-function
Thursday, November 14, 2024
We were invited to perform at MIT's November C-Function event, focused on Japan. With delicious food and a variety of Japanese activities and entertainment, we enjoyed sharing Eisa with the crowd.
2024 Wedding (private event)
2024 Wedding (private event)
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Wedding in NJ
RMD MA's 1st performance in NJ was for an Okinawan family's wedding.
We were very honored to perform the bride's favorite song "Mirukumunari" and to celebrate together at this event.
From the bride's mother: "Thanks to your performance, the reception became lively, and I was deeply moved by the spirit and energy of my hometown of Okinawa, which made all the participants feel a strong sense of unity, like a big family."
「皆さんの演舞のお蔭で披露宴が一気に盛り上がり、故郷沖縄の魂とエネルギーが参加者全員が大家族のような一体感を強く感じて感激いたしました。」
2024 mrt BUNKA NO HI (culture day)
2024 mrt BUNKA NO HI (culture day)
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Mountain River Taiko hosted a celebration of Japanese culture and performance arts at Bombyx in Florence MA. We were honored to bring Eisa to western Massachusetts in an exciting program which also featured taiko, bon odori dance, koto and shakuhachi, and Edo Kotobuki Jishi (lion dance). Two of our members are also members of Mountain River Taiko, so it was extra special to be able to perform in this event!
2024 winchester international fair
2024 winchester international fair
Saturday, October 12, 2024
The Winchester Farmers Market hosted their annual International Fair on the Winchester Town Common and we were delighted to join their program of diverse talents on this beautiful fall day. Amongst a variety of activities, artisans, organizations and food vendors, we shared Eisa with a lively crowd who cheered us on!
2024 red sox JAPANESE CELEBRATION
2024 red sox JAPANESE CELEBRATION
Saturday, September 28, 2024
The Boston Red Sox & Japan Society of Boston collaborated on this special Fenway Park event that celebrated the history, culture and spirit of Japan.
RMD MA performed on Jersey Street for an enthusiastic crowd who joined us with he-shi and kacha-shi, along with cheering for the Red Sox! We were thrilled to have all of our members participating in this event, and we introduced a new piece which featured our flags (hata). We were excited to spread the joy of Eisa at Fenway!
2024 mid-autumn lantern festival
2024 mid-autumn lantern festival
Saturday, August 24, 2024
In honor of the traditional Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, this Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in Randolph MA featured lanterns, local performers and community food vendors in a celebration of hope throughout the weekend. We brought our kokoro spirit and joyfully shared Eisa with everyone!
2024 rmd EISA Pageant
2024 rmd EISA Pageant
August 4, 2024 0:30AM (ET) Live event from Okinawa, Japan!
Eisa Pageant provides a unique opportunity for the community to learn an Eisa dance from members of an RMD branch. The MA branch welcomed public participants and taught them an Eisa dance that was choreographed in Okinawa.
RMD Okinawa presented a live performance open to the public featuring Eisa Pageant Participants. Since 2009, more than 4,000 dancers have joined the event each year via livestream.
RMD MA participated by recorded performance due to the time difference.
2024 karate dojo 50th anniversary (PRIVATE event)
2024 karate dojo 50th anniversary (PRIVATE event)
July 28, 2024
Ed DeCosta's Karate Dojo (Okinawan Uechi-Ryu karate school) celebrated their 50th Anniversary with five esteemed guests from Okinawa, including Grandmaster Tsutomu Nakahodo. We were honored to be invited as the featured entertainment for this banquet and excited about our first performance in Rhode Island.
2024 JAPAN FESTIVAL BOSTON
2024 JAPAN FESTIVAL BOSTON
April 27 & 28 2024
RMD MA had its debut performance at the Japan Festival Boston this year! We brought Eisa to the stage on both days of the festival, where we had beautiful weather, fantastic audiences and all of our members present to share our kokoro spirit. Many thanks to the organizers and we look forward to returning next year!
2024 Ryukyukoku Matsuri daiko 40th Anniversary
2024 Ryukyukoku Matsuri daiko 40th Anniversary
February 11, 2024
Two members from RMD MA joined the Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko's 40th Anniversary Concert in Okinawa. It was such a special event and they were overjoyed to be able to join the members from the original home of RMD for Mirukumunari, one of their signature songs.
Congratulations to our friends in Okinawa and may you enjoy Eisa for many more years to come!
2023 rmd ARGENTINA 25th Anniversary
2023 rmd ARGENTINA 25th Anniversary
November 25, 2023
Two members from RMD MA had the good fortune to participate in Argentina's 25th Anniversary Concert! Congratulations to our friends in Argentina!
Members from the Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Bolivia, and Massachusetts Branches joined the Argentina Branch to celebrate this important milestone. The concert was held in El Nacional Sancor Seguros Theater in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Fun fact: The performing members of RMD MA wear the names of the other members on their arms so that all our energies are there together!
2023 RMD OHIO 10th Anniversary
2023 RMD OHIO 10th Anniversary
October 21, 2023
Six members from RMD MA joined the Ohio Branch's 10th Anniversary Concert. It was a great experience to celebrate this RMD Anniversary together and we send our sincere congratulations to our friends in Ohio!
The Los Angeles, Houston, Osaka, Peru, Brazil, Massachusetts, and Okinawa Branches joined the Ohio Branch for this momentous occasion!
2023 rmd EISA PAGEANT
2023 rmd EISA PAGEANT
August 6, 2023
RMD MA particularly enjoyed participating in this year's Eisa Pageant, as we hosted our special guest instructor Ryuichi from the Uruma RMD branch in Okinawa! His visit was made possible through a generous grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
We had a wonderful day performing with our members and community, enabling us to join the global RMD community remotely for the event. On recording day, we danced and celebrated with supportive friends and family, sharing our love of Eisa and Okinawa.
We look forward to this annual event, connecting with other Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko branches in the USA, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Czech Republic, Japan, and Okinawa, as well as audiences around the world.
Thank you, all, for making this a great Eisa Pageant experience!
2023 Stow springfest
2023 Stow springfest
June 3, 2023
We performed at the 2023 Stow SpringFest, as part of a day long event with family-friendly activities and vendors, indoors and out. We shared eisa with our enthusiastic audience, including the Stow community, family and friends.
We enjoyed our return to this fun annual festival and our connection with the Town of Stow!
2022 SNHU International Education Week
2022 SNHU International Education Week
Nov 2, 2022
RMD MA was invited to participate in International Education Week at Southern New Hampshire University.
We shared Okinawan culture by performing a robust program of Eisa pieces, interspersed with educational information on Okinawan history, Okinawan arts and Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko.
The students in the audience were enthusiastically engaged and the SNHU staff were amazing collaborators, supporting us throughout the day.
Thank you very much for having us!
2022 boston Asian american day festival
2022 boston Asian american day festival
Sept 10, 2022
The weather was beautiful for RMD MA's debut Boston performance at the 2022 Asian American Day Festival on Boston Common.
Within a full and diverse program schedule, we added a unique addition to the lineup, showcasing several pieces from our repertoire. We were excited to see and hear joyous RMD MA friends in the audience during our set, and are very thankful for the many helpers and visitors to our booth throughout the day.
2022 rmd EISA PAGEANT
2022 rmd EISA PAGEANT
Aug 7, 2022
The 2022 Eisa Pageant was a resounding success, and we were very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this worldwide event. We are honored to have shared the joy of Eisa with many new and old friends, embracing icharibacho-de-, which is an Okinawan phrase meaning "once we meet, we are friends/family for life."
Even though we were remote, we felt a very special bond by connecting with Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko branches in the USA, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Czech Republic, Japan, and Okinawa, as well as audiences around the globe.
Thank you, RMD, for organizing the Eisa Pageant!
2022 STOW SPRINGFEST
2022 STOW SPRINGFEST
June 4, 2022
RMD MA performed at the 2022 Stow SpringFest, an all-day community event with a full schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, vendors and stage acts. We were very excited to introduce Okinawan culture to the audience, which included local residents and families, as well as some of our friends who came to watch and support us.
The weather was beautiful and the energy during our performance was elevated by the audience joining us with shouts of he-shi and waves of kacha-shi during our set. We look forward to seeing some of these folks in our upcoming Eisa Pageant practices!
2022 DC Sakura matsuri street festival
2022 DC Sakura matsuri street festival
April 9, 2022
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas branches performed together at the 60th Anniversary Sakura Matsuri Street Festival in Washington DC. This was the grand finale event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, commemorating the 110th anniversary of Japan’s gift of 3,000 cherry trees to the US. sakuramatsuri.org
Our performance was the first collaboration of our three branches and we were thrilled that the audience enthusiastically joined us in he-shi (iya sasa! ha iya!) and kacha-shi. We were also grateful that two of our former performing members and their families were able to assist us with the event’s logistics.
A successful day in sharing our kokoro spirit!
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2021 wedding (Private event)
2021 wedding (Private event)
September 18, 2021
The bride, Erika, is from Uruma-city Okinawa, Japan where many traditional and contemporary Eisa groups are located. Erika wanted to celebrate her wedding by representing her heritage, and we were able to bring energy and best wishes for her special day.
Because of COVID, some of her family could not attend the wedding, though professional photographer Tokio captured wonderful moments of the event.
rmd 2021 Eisa pageant
rmd 2021 Eisa pageant
June-Aug 2021
What is the "Eisa Pageant"? RMD wanted to share the excitement of Eisa and Okinawan culture with everyone, from kids to adults. In 1993, RMD held the first "Eisa Pageant" at the Tomari Bridge in Naha-city, Okinawa, Japan.
In 2009, RMD officially named and started "The World Special Eisa Pageant," and asked Japanese and overseas branches to be part of it. This is an opportunity for the worldwide community to connect and about 4,000 people participate in this event each year. On the event date, the earth is the stage and participants dance with live music from Okinawa while live streaming to the public as well.
This year, we had a total of 9 participants performing a song with RMD MA.
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2021 Hanscom afb AAPI HEritage EVENT
2021 Hanscom afb AAPI HEritage EVENT
May 21, 2021
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko MA was invited to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Hanscom Air Force Base in Lexington, MA. It was an honor to present Okinawan Eisa as part of this event.
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MA - Base Official
The event was held as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander culture.
“Now more than ever, holding observances cultivates a sense of community, instills a sense of meaning to what the cultures are about and creates positive memories for all involved,” said Maj. Joshua Caragan, co-organizer for the event.
With Hanscom AFB Commander Col Stephens and Bido (owner: Naoko)
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