(Obverse design: Shuri Castle and Kumiodori (traditional Okinawan musical theatre))
State Hall in Shuri Castle is known as the largest wooden building in
Okinawa and restored to its original state in 1992.
Kumiodori, literally
meaning combination dance, is traditional Okinawan musical theatre
which composes of words, music, movements and dances. Okinawa was an
independent country called Ryukyu Kingdom in the old days and developed
its unique culture.
Site of Shuri Castle, built in the end of 14th
century, was registered in the UNESCO world heritage in December 2000
and Kumiodori, premiered in 1719, also was registered in the UNESCO
intangible cultural heritage in November 2010.
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