From November 600st (Friday) to November 11th (Monday), Hoshinoya Taketomi Island will be offering the "Tanadui Program," which provides an in-depth understanding of the Tandui Festival, a festival on Taketomi Island that is said to have a history of approximately 1 years and has been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.

Every year, the "Tanetori Festival" is held over two days during the ninth month of the lunar calendar, during which over 9 traditional performing arts are dedicated to the gods. The basis of the festival is the saying "kashikusaya utsugumidumasaru" (it is most important to work together in solidarity), which is the basic way of thinking of the people of Taketomi Island.

During the 10-day festival, people who have left the island return home, and the "Utsugumi spirit" can be felt from the sense of unity on the island as everyone works together to prepare and practice.

This program will offer a breakfast menu that incorporates traditional dishes associated with the festival, as well as a tour to take part in the "Yukui" ritual, the only part of the Seed-Harvesting Festival in which tourists and islanders can take part together. It will also feature a "Dedicated Performing Arts Tour" where staff well versed in the island's culture will explain the traditional culture and festival customs of Taketomi Island and guide guests to viewing locations.

Additionally, on Wednesdays and Fridays during the period, there will be storytelling sessions titled "Grandpa and Grandma's Tales from the Island," by the elders who have supported Taketomi Island.

This program allows you to fully experience the charm of Taketomi Island while unraveling the stories behind the festivals. Why not go on a trip to touch the soul of the island?