The Omoro Sōshi, a collection of some 1,500 songs written in the 16th and 17th centuries, is the oldest extant text in Ryukyuan literature and a veritable treasure trove of indigenous culture.

In 2024, the Chinese New Year was officially inscribed on the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Nowadays, more than 20 countries around the world have officially recognized the Chinese New Year ...