Very nice video. The performers were wearing very beautiful costumes, feel sorry for the ones that performed while squatting as they are definitely going to be hurting esp their backs. Looks hard to do wearing the wooden sandal type shoes. Very impressive.
Awa Odori is a traditional art form that Tokushima boasts to the world, and is a Bon Odori dance with a history of over 400 years. Below, we will introduce the charm and details of Awa Odori. Origin and history: Awa Odori is a Bon Odori dance that originated in Awa Province (present-day Tokushima Prefecture) and is known as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan. A traditional dance group is called a "ren" and is characterized by a group of dancers dancing and walking around. Characteristics of the dance: They dance while shouting to the accompaniment of Japanese instruments such as shamisen, taiko drums, gongs, and shinobue flutes. The sight of the group dancing and walking around to a two-beat rhythm is heroic and powerful. Value as a tourist resource: The "Tokushima City Awa Odori" is held every year from August 12th to 15th, and is one of Japan's leading events, attracting over 1 million tourists from both Japan and abroad. As a festival that represents the Japanese summer, Awa Odori continues to excite many people with its power and traditional charm. Awa Odori is one of the most attractive aspects of Japanese traditional culture. 1234
Awa Odori is a traditional art form that Tokushima boasts to the world, and is a Bon Odori dance with a history of over 400 years. Below, we will introduce the charm and details of Awa Odori. Origin and history: Awa Odori is a Bon Odori dance that originated in Awa Province (present-day Tokushima Prefecture) and is known as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan. A traditional dance group is called a "ren" and is characterized by a group of dancers dancing and walking around. Characteristics of the dance: They dance while shouting to the accompaniment of Japanese instruments such as shamisen, taiko drums, gongs, and shinobue flutes. The sight of the group dancing and walking around to a two-beat rhythm is heroic and powerful. Value as a tourist resource: The "Tokushima City Awa Odori" is held every year from August 12th to 15th, and is one of Japan's leading events, attracting over 1 million tourists from both Japan and abroad. As a festival that represents the Japanese summer, Awa Odori continues to excite many people with its power and traditional charm. Awa Odori is one of the most attractive aspects of Japanese traditional culture. 1234
Awa Odori is a traditional art form that Tokushima boasts to the world, and is a Bon Odori dance with a history of over 400 years. Below, we will introduce the charm and details of Awa Odori. Origin and history: Awa Odori is a Bon Odori dance that originated in Awa Province (present-day Tokushima Prefecture) and is known as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan. A traditional dance group is called a "ren" and is characterized by a group of dancers dancing and walking around. Characteristics of the dance: They dance while shouting to the accompaniment of Japanese instruments such as shamisen, taiko drums, gongs, and shinobue flutes. The sight of the group dancing and walking around to a two-beat rhythm is heroic and powerful. Value as a tourist resource: The "Tokushima City Awa Odori" is held every year from August 12th to 15th, and is one of Japan's leading events, attracting over 1 million tourists from both Japan and abroad. As a festival that represents the Japanese summer, Awa Odori continues to excite many people with its power and traditional charm. Awa Odori is one of the most attractive aspects of Japanese traditional culture. 1234
Awa Odori is a traditional art form that Tokushima boasts to the world, and is a Bon Odori dance with a history of over 400 years. Below, we will introduce the charm and details of Awa Odori. Origin and history: Awa Odori is a Bon Odori dance that originated in Awa Province (present-day Tokushima Prefecture) and is known as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan. A traditional dance group is called a "ren" and is characterized by a group of dancers dancing and walking around. Characteristics of the dance: They dance while shouting to the accompaniment of Japanese instruments such as shamisen, taiko drums, gongs, and shinobue flutes. The sight of the group dancing and walking around to a two-beat rhythm is heroic and powerful. Value as a tourist resource: The "Tokushima City Awa Odori" is held every year from August 12th to 15th, and is one of Japan's leading events, attracting over 1 million tourists from both Japan and abroad. As a festival that represents the Japanese summer, Awa Odori continues to excite many people with its power and traditional charm. Awa Odori is one of the most attractive aspects of Japanese traditional culture. 1234
아와오도리는 도쿠시마가 세계에 자랑하는 전통 예능으로 약 400년 이상의 역사를 가진 분무입니다. 이하에, 아와오도리의 매력과 상세를 소개합니다. 기원과 역사: 아와오도리는 아와쿠니(현재의 도쿠시마현)를 발상으로 하는 봉오도리로, 일본 3대 분무의 하나로서도 알려져 있습니다. 전통적인 춤의 그룹을 「연」이라고 부르고, 춤추는 사람의 집단이 춤을 추는 모습이 특징입니다. 춤 특징: 샤미센, 북, 鼦鼓, 篠笛 등의 화악기의 반주에 맞추어 말을 걸면서 춤을 춥니 다. 2박자의 리듬으로, 연이 춤을 추는 모습은 용장하고 박력이 있습니다. 관광 자원으로서의 가치 : 「도쿠시마시 아와 오도리」는, 매년 8월 12일부터 15일까지의 사이에 개최되어, 국내외로부터 100만명을 넘는 관광객이 방문하는 일본 유수의 이벤트입니다. 아와오도리는 일본의 여름을 대표하는 축제로서 그 박력과 전통적인 매력으로 많은 사람들을 열광시키고 있습니다. 아와오도리는 일본의 전통 문화 중에서도 특히 매력적인 것 중 하나입니다. 1234년
i love the differences. at edokka-ren the men are a bit of a cheeky scoundrels. i had so much fun watching this. am i correct it al goes back to fishing men and the woman cheering them on? where can i find explaination about the gestures during these dances?Shibura the kids stealing the show, the unity is amazing. i got so many questions. the bell what is it's origine and how is it called?
Awa Odori is a traditional art form that Tokushima boasts to the world, and is a Bon Odori dance with a history of over 400 years. Below, we will introduce the charm and details of Awa Odori. Origin and history: Awa Odori is a Bon Odori dance that originated in Awa Province (present-day Tokushima Prefecture) and is known as one of the three major Bon Odori dances in Japan. A traditional dance group is called a "ren" and is characterized by a group of dancers dancing and walking around. Characteristics of the dance: They dance while shouting to the accompaniment of Japanese instruments such as shamisen, taiko drums, gongs, and shinobue flutes. The sight of the group dancing and walking around to a two-beat rhythm is heroic and powerful. Value as a tourist resource: The "Tokushima City Awa Odori" is held every year from August 12th to 15th, and is one of Japan's leading events, attracting over 1 million tourists from both Japan and abroad. As a festival that represents the Japanese summer, Awa Odori continues to excite many people with its power and traditional charm. Awa Odori is one of the most attractive aspects of Japanese traditional culture. 1234
