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Bon Odori: Dancing with Ancestors
盆踊り – 先祖と踊る夜 –
202518minJapanese culture
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English, Japanese, Français, Bahasa Indonesia, ไทย
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Feature
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Audio
English
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Subtitles
English, Japanese, Français, Bahasa Indonesia, ไทย
Story
The Bon Odori is a summer tradition in Japan. This dance takes many different forms across the country, reflecting the local climate and character. The Nishimonai Bon Odori, which hails from the town of Ugo in Akita Prefecture, is known for being particularly elegant. Dancers wear beautiful red or blue kimonos along with distinctive black hoods and straw hats. The musical accompaniment is majestic but retains a sense of humor. In 2022, it was one of the “Furyu Dances” added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. We follow the local preservation society as they prepare for the latest performance of this 700-year-old dance.
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