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While Kumiodori was staged in many places in Okinawa,
it took 47 years after the end of World War II in 1945 for three groups to be established.
Three groups, namely Matsu (pine), Take (bamboo) and Ume (plum), were established and revived plays and Ryukyuan dances. Kumiodori was then incorporated into their performances and brought back to life.
We asked Mr. Mitsufumi Shimabukuro, who has been engaged in Taiko
and Kumiodori for a long time, about his future views on activities in the overall
training of the next generation, preservation and passing down of
Kumiodori. |
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| "I believe we need to greatly impress the audience and this is
not an easy thing to do. This is not something that can be mastered
overnight, but as was with our deceased masters, it takes decades.
Right now I am concentrating on training the younger generation,
but I am also encouraging all to be examples for the young, for
the youth grow by looking at them. This is similar to children looking
up to their parents as they grow. As time goes by, the mind starts
to act naturally along with aging, and when the flesh starts to
synchronize with the mind, I think at that point you become worthy
of impressing people. I believe that present practitioners only
need a decade more to master the wonderful performing arts as our
ancient masters did." |
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Traditional Kumiodori Preservation Committee
member representative
Mitsufumi Shimabukuro
List of Kumiodori holders and successors
1st authorization 13 people May 15, 1972
2nd authorization 32 people April 28, 1986
3rd authorization 19 people June 6, 1997
Total number of holders: 62 people (total of 78 people), song and
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I. Performer
Most of the important members of the program must belong to the
Traditional Kumiodori Preservation Committee.
II. Performance, direction
Must place basis on traditional performance and direction.
1. Must be in accordance with formalized performance lyrics.
2. Disguise (costumes, wigs, makeup) must be in accordance with
an established form.
3. The women role must be performed by a man.
4. The setting and props must be in accordance with an established
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| Chairman Traditional Kumiodori Preservation Committee
Mitsufumi Shimabukuro |
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