Traditional Okinawan theater that harnesses chanting, music, and dance, and is characterized by its use of ancient Okinawan language, and Ryukyuan music and dance.

It was created in the early 18th century to entertain an envoy from the emperor of China, by dancer and bureaucrat TAMAGUSUKU Chokun, who based it on traditional Ryukyuan performing arts and history, incorporating elements from Noh, Kabuki, and Chinese theater.

Designated a national Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1972, and added on the Representative List of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2010.

A piece based on the local historical legend, the “Gusamaru-Amauyi Revolt” in 1458. A story of two orphans who avenge their father, Gusamaru, the former Loyal Retainer of the administration of the Ryukyu Kingdom and kill their father’s enemy Aji of Katsuren, Amauyi It is the first piece played in the history of Kumiodori.

In order to have the nuisance Gusamaru killed, Amauyi tells a lie to the Shuri Court and Gusamaru is attacked and killed. Gusamaru’s children Tsirumatsi and Kamiju escape the prying eyes of Amauyi when the castle is attacked and manage to survive.One day, the two children hear that Amauyi is making plans for a picnic and ask their mother for permission to take revenge on their father’s enemy. Their mother entrusts Gusamaru’s dagger to them. Knowing that this may be the last time she sees them, she says goodbye with a heavy heart.They find Amauyi drinking, and they have become a dancer, moves closer to Amauyi. They pour Amauyi some more sake while dancing and gets him drunk. Revenge on Gusamaru’s enemy is brought to a successful end.