Kumi Odori Performance “Seinan Tekiuchi” (Revenge of the Southwest)

“Seinan Tekiuchi” is a piece preserved and handed down only in Miyazato, Nago City.
It tells the story of two young lords who lost their parents in a surprise attack and, together with former retainers, fulfill their revenge. This performance is filled with highlights—please enjoy it to the fullest.

[ Synopsis ]
Goya no Ufusyu, a retainer of Lord Tanahara of Nishihara Castle, disliked living his life as a subordinate. He launched a sudden attack, took over the castle, and killed Lord Tanahara. He also slew Lord Haebaru, Tanahara’s sworn brother, fearing revenge. Meanwhile, Lord Haebaru’s sons survived and, guided by their father’s spirit, reunited with the loyal retainer Motobu Ufusyu deep in the Kunigami mountains. On their journey to avenge their father, they encountered Lord Tanahara’s surviving son by chance and pledged to join forces. Gathering their former retainers and armed with Motobu’s strategy, they marched together to Nishihara Castle to defeat their enemy, Goya no Ufusyu.