There was an eisa festival in Okinawa City this weekend. I stopped by to get a few photos of the event. Most of the participants are dancers or drummers, but there are also chondara which are like clowns that help hype up the crowds, keep the drummers in line, and consume large amounts of awamori.

Okinawa Eisa - Young Chondara Clown

Okinawa Eisa Dancers / Drummers

Okinawa Eisa Festival - Chondara Clown