Theater promotes rare Ryukyu dancing

NAHA, Japan - Noriko Taira (L) of the ''Ryukyu Dancing Theater Udoi'' in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, talks about dancing costumes on Aug. 16, 2009.

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