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1.Kumiodori
play, Chushin Gura
In the Ryukyu Kingdom era, a local chieftain summoned
young villagers to accompany pilgrimages to Satsuma
and Edo. They acquired academic knowledge and learned
performing arts that is now succeeded by future
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| 3.Performers don black crested
kimonos and white headbands in the Zei
Agisukutin dance. In Okinawa, it is common
to tie obi sashes
in the front but in this dance, sashes are tied
in the back. |
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| 4.Shitina
Bushi is a dance that displays influences
coming from mainland Japan. Men in black attire
wear a hood while women don colorful bingata kimonos. |
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| 5.The Akakina
Bushi dance |
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This dance festival is now held in November on Ie Island, but
originally took place in August of the lunar calendar to express
gratitude for a rich harvest.
Performing arts in Ie Island are quite popular.
Theatrical Kumiodori plays
and distinctive dances still remain in each island community.
They exhibit choreography from mainland Japan, its uniqueness
evident when compared to other performances on the main island
of Okinawa.
Designation: National Important Intangible
Folk Cultural Property
Registration Owner or Holder: Ie Association for the Preservation
of Folk Performances
Photo Courtesy of: Ie Village Board of Education(1,3,5,) ,
Shigeo Tobaru(2) |
