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Because of the break up of court performances led by the abolition of clans, Kumiudui (Okinawan traditional verse drama with music and dance performed as a part of court performances of the Ryukyu Dynasty to entertain messengers from China called "sappo-shi", who came to Okinawa (then the Ryukyus) every time soon after the death of a king of the Ryukyus, to convey condolences from the Chinese emperor and to designate a new king) had to join public entertainment: kageki and zuudui(fast-moving popular dance) derived from it. Influenced by kabuki and foreign plays, performers improved their scripts and performances through trial and error. As a result of their efforts, many theatres established various historical plays staged during this time. |
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A Girl Selling Peaches |