1. On Saturday, a traditional dance drama called "gigaku," which was introduced to Japan around 1400 years ago, was performed in Nara's Asuka village.
2. The parade involved about 50 participants dressed in colorful costumes and wearing masks representing birds or lions.
3. A dynamic performance took place on the grounds of the Asukadera Temple, with local residents and school students participating, including dancer Moriyama Kaiji. The event aims to promote awareness about the ancient performing art.
2. The parade involved about 50 participants dressed in colorful costumes and wearing masks representing birds or lions.
3. A dynamic performance took place on the grounds of the Asukadera Temple, with local residents and school students participating, including dancer Moriyama Kaiji. The event aims to promote awareness about the ancient performing art.
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Summary
Traditional dance drama "gigaku," introduced 1400 years ago, was performed in Nara's Asuka village on Saturday. Approx. 50 participants dressed in colorful costumes paraded and enacted the performance at the Asukadera Temple grounds, with locals and school students participating. Notable dancer