Men and women usually dance in different styles, with many ladies donning traditional Amigasa (編み笠) hats made from woven rice straw shaped like a folded circular disc or a half-moon.Īlthough the festival dates back to the 15th Century, it’s only been going in Shimokitazawa since 1966. Performers of all ages wear traditional Obon dance costumes, and chant and sing as they parade through the streets. Awa dance is a traditional dance that Tokushima is proud to present to the world, and is said to have a history of over 400. In der Meiji-Zeit (1868-1912) verstummte das Festival, als der Indigo-Handelder Tokushima, der das Festival finanziert hatte, aufgrund der Einfuhr billigerer chemischer Farbstoffe zusammenbrach. It’s a colourful affair where troupes of choreographed dancers and musicians known as ren (連) dance through the streets, accompanied by the shamisen (三味線) lute, taiko (太鼓) drums, shinobue (篠笛) flute and the kane (鉦) bell.
The summer months are particularly active and back in August during the Obon festival (お盆) I attended the wonderful Awa Odori (阿波踊り) dance festival held in Shimokitazawa (下北沢).Īwa is the old feudal name for Tokushima prefecture, where the festival originates, and Odori means dance. The Indonesian Consulates General in Frankfurt and Merpati e.V. One of the main things I’ve come to love about living in Tokyo is the plethora of traditional festivals which take place in the streets of the local neighbourhoods throughout the year. IFF brings Indonesia to Frankfurt Experience the fascination, diversity and beauty of Indonesia.
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