いっきゅう　閑話休題

Feature ;In Fumaneki-Furyu, there are more than10 kinds of performances including shrine rituals, dances, and plays that are demonstrated and dedicated to the deities. The main performers of this traditional art form are minors. Colorful kimono clad young girls dancing while beating small drums called “Zeni-Daiko” is characteristic of Fumaneki-Furyu. It is categorized as Mai-Furyu, or “dancing Furyu”. Zeni-Daiko also refers to drum dancing performed by males and females respectively. The girls seem to range from 3 or 4 years old to 18 years old and they are cute and beautiful. And the drum dance performances of young boys who seem to be junior high school are surprisingly professional!


Zeni-Daiko performance; This unique form of Zeni-Daiko performance is beautifully choreographed.







I’ve heard they have been practicing for their performance in Fumaneki village since they were very little. Actually, they are intangible cultural assets. Adults standing behind the young performers are playing melodies and songs. They used to be the main performers when they were kids, of course. Besides that, adults and minors play several old acting roles derived from stories of so called, “Joururi” which is Japan’s traditional ballad drama or puppet drama. These stories are comedies and tragedies. So, in the old days, the public must have enjoyed their acting as a form of entertainment at the festival.
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