Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers )
We are super excited to welcome Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers) to Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc’s 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Bay Street, between Water and Canal Streets, Staten Island, NY 10304, Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12pm to 6pm!
Awa Odori is one of Japan’s oldest and celebrated traditional folk dances, originating over 440 years ago in Tokushima, Japan. It is a lively and joyful dance tradition accompanied by traditional music and instruments, celebrating community, movement, and connection.
NY Ren is a New York–based Awa Odori group, established in 2019 dedicated to sharing Japanese culture through dance and music while building cultural exchange and community connections. Don’t miss their performance which will include traditional Japanese folk dance from Tokushima, Japan, featuring graceful movement, rhythmic stepping, and joyful energy accompanied by traditional Awa Odori music.
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This free family fun filled day is made possible due to the Citizens NYC Grant to provide vital beauty and unity to the underserved Tappen Park as well as celebrate the diverse culture on Staten Island and enjoy the vibrant showcase of local and neighboring boroughs talent through art and music which is the key to bringing people together.
Check out this amazing lineup: https://www.rocanatural.com/
