UNESCO designates cultures and techniques that have been passed down from ancient times and that we want to cherish in the future as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
UNESCO designates cultures and techniques that have been passed down from ancient times and that we want to cherish in the future as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
A representative of the Japanese government delegation to UNESCO said, ”I think that the fact that the dance has become an important heritage site in the world will help people who are working hard to pass on the dance in their communities.”
A representative of the Japanese government delegation to UNESCO said, ”I think that the fact that the dance has become an important heritage site in the world will help people who are working hard to pass on the dance in their communities.”
日本の「風流踊」がユネスコの無形文化遺産に決まった
Japan’s Furyu-odori deemed a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Japan’s Furyu-odori deemed a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO honors traditional cultures and techniques that have been practiced since long ago and that we want to cherish from here on out by designating them as Intangible Cultural Heritages.
UNESCO honors traditional cultures and techniques that have been practiced since long ago and that we want to cherish from here on out by designating them as Intangible Cultural Heritages.
People young and old gather and dance to pray for those who have passed away as well as for things like bountiful rice and vegetable harvests.
People young and old gather and dance to pray for those who have passed away as well as for things like bountiful rice and vegetable harvests.
遺産になった風流踊には、24の県などの41の踊りなどが入っています
Within the Furyu-odori that were deemed cultural heritages are 41 dances from 24 different prefectures.
Within the Furyu-odori that were deemed cultural heritages are 41 dances from 24 different prefectures.
秋田県の「西馬音内の盆踊」や岐阜県の「寒水の掛踊」、長崎県の「対馬の盆踊」などです
Included are dances like Akita prefecture’s Nishimonai Obon dance, Gifu prefecture’s Kanomizu Kakeodori, and Nagasaki prefecture’s Tsushima Obon dance.
Included are dances like Akita prefecture’s Nishimonai Obon dance, Gifu prefecture’s Kanomizu Kakeodori, and Nagasaki prefecture’s Tsushima Obon dance.
A representative from the Permanent Delegation of Japan to UNESCO said, “I believe that the fact that it was designated as an important world cultural heritage will give strength to those who are working hard to pass on these dances in their areas.”
A representative from the Permanent Delegation of Japan to UNESCO said, “I believe that the fact that it was designated as an important world cultural heritage will give strength to those who are working hard to pass on these dances in their areas.”