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Shimane Prefecture's traditional performing art "Iwami Kagura"
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島根県伝統芸能
石見神楽～八戸公演～
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~Iwami Kagura~
"Kagura" is a dance that was performed as an offering to the gods in Japanese Shinto rituals, and its origins are said to date back to the "Amanoiwato Legend" in Japanese mythology.
Its origins are ancient, and it is said to have originated from a Dengaku-style event that took place in the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture from the end of the Heian period to the Muromachi period, where villagers worshipped the village god "Omotogami" as a kind of agricultural deity.
When the law was revised in the Meiji period, local people began to perform Kagura, and in addition to the traditional six-beat rhythm, the tempo was changed to a heroic eight-beat tempo that reflects the lively temperament of the Iwami people, and reforms became more active. Currently, there are over 30 types of performances, including those based on the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and the scale is large.
Although it is a "religious ritual," it is highly entertaining and has a clear story. The dance and music are intense, refreshing and heroic, and you can enjoy it just by watching it. It continues to be loved by local residents and has been well received in performances outside the prefecture and overseas.
On May 20, 2019, it was registered as a Japanese Heritage site as "The Mythical World of Gods and Demons - Kagura Traditions in the Iwami Region".
In Masuda City, May 20 is designated as "Iwami Kagura Day", and the week before and after is designated as "Iwami Kagura Week", with various activities such as "child watch activities" and "Iwami Kagura Walks".
~Masuda City Iwami Kagura Shinwakai~
Masuda City Iwami Kagura Shinwakai was established in 1982 as "Masuda City Iwami Kagura Mutual Aid Association" by nine organizations in Masuda City before the merger of municipalities. In order to foster children's Kagura troupes and pass on the traditional culture of the Masuda region, the group has been working to create a Kagura village by performing at the local autumn festival and both within and outside the city.
In 1992, the group changed its name to "Masuda City Iwami Kagura Shinwa Association," and currently consists of 11 groups within Masuda City, working to preserve, pass on, and develop Iwami Kagura, the traditional culture that represents Masuda City.
In recent years, the group has successfully performed not only in Japan but also overseas, and is promoting Iwami Kagura to the world.
《Related Links》
Shimane Tourism Navi https://www.kankou-shimane.com/pickup/46684.html
Masuda City Tourism Guide https://masudashi.com/iwami-kagura/
《Performance Information》
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Maternity Session 13:30 start / Doors open 12:45 ※Tickets for the "Maternity Session" are sold out.
Evening performance starts at 18:00 / Doors open at 17:15
Venue: Hachinohe City Community Hall
(In the same building as Hachinohe City Public Hall, 1-1-1 Uchimaru, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, 031-0075)
《Tickets》
On sale from 10:00 on Thursday, August 1, 2024
Adults 1,000 yen / High school students and younger 500 yen (unreserved seating, tax included)
※Even preschool children will need a ticket if they wish to use a seat.
※If you plan to attend or watch the performance in a wheelchair, please contact Hachinohe City Public Hall.
《Ticket Sales》※Tickets for the "Daytime Session" are sold out.
・Hachinohe City Public Hall
・Hachinohe City Nango Cultural Hall
・Lapia
・Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi
・GETTIIS
《Other》
・There is no parking at the venue.
Please use a nearby paid parking lot or public transportation.
【Organizer】
Hachinohe City, Hachinohe City Community Center [Designated Manager: Art & Community Co., Ltd.]
【Sponsor】
Masuda City, Community Radio Station BeFM
【Cooperation】
Masuda City Iwami Kagura Shinwakai, Shimane Tourism Federation, Shimane Cultural Promotion Foundation (Iwami Arts Theatre), Masuda City Iwami Kagura Performance Project Executive Committee
【Inquiries】
Hachinohe City Public Hall TEL: 0178-44-7171
《Related Video Link》
Shimane Tourism Navi "Iwami Kagura Performance Digest Video"
"Iwami Kagura PV" from the Masuda City Tourist Guide
You can see the original information(Japanese).
Event and ticketing information
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Location 八戸市公民館ホール(青森県 八戸市)
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Date 2024/10/19(Sat)
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Price 500 JPY ～ 1,000 JPY(tax included)
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Contact 八戸市公会堂
TEL: 0178-44-7171 (Only in Japanese.)
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Period of Sale 2024/08/01(Thu) 10:00 ～ 2024/10/17(Thu) 23:59
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Not the period of sale