“The show must go on” is commonly heard in showbiz and holds true even on remote Awaji Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Here, the traditional performing art of Awaji Ningyo Joruri has a 500-year history of puppets, tayu (narrators), and players of shamisen (a traditional string instrument) all performing as one. Established in 1964, the Awaji Puppet Theatre has held many shows both in Japan and abroad, preserving the old while adding newer elements in tune with newer times, such as collaborations with ballet 🩰. The theater also runs workshops at schools, and is committed to passing on ningyo joruri culture to the next generation. https://lnky.jp/Oqy8J6S #RegionalRevitalization
I love to hear these tales about Japan. It's an incredible country that I wish more and more to visit soon.
Thank you for sharing! Awaji Island has so many hidden treasures and this is one of them.
Very informative
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2wLove the educational thought there, to actually care so much about the craft that the theater wants to pass on tradition.