ブログブログShikoku & The Seto Iniand Sea Tour Guide

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One theory says that Awa-Odori has developed from the Bon Festival Dance.

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Another theory says that it grew from celebration on the completion of

Tokushima Castle.

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Awa-Odori is held in many cities and towns throughout the prefecture.

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Dance performances are held in parks and on the main streets in Tokushima City.

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Awa-Odori is held for four days from August 12th.

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This is female dance style.

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They have more than 950 dance groups.

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Beautiful women’s dance

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Male dance performed by women

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You can enjoy various styles of dancing. 

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Women join the male dancers.

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Drums are important for dancers. 

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Bravo!

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Elegant!

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Famous actress in Japan

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The dance continues for hours.

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University students

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Female students

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Visitors can enjoy the Awa-Odori dance.

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Seeing is believing.

 

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Biggest event in Tokushima is “Awa-Odori”.

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Dance troupes come after troupes.

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The period is from August 12th to 15th.

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Awa Dance has a history of more than 400 years.

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Many musical instruments such as bamboo flutes, drums, shamisen and so on 

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Each troupe has its own rhythm.

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Each drummer and dancer moves and excites us.

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A little drummer in the middle of drummers

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Each troupe has its own way of dancing.

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From 6 pm to 10:30 pm every night for four days 

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The Awa-Odori attracts me every summer.

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The population swells to more than 4 to 5 times as large as that of Tokushima City.

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Their techniques seem to be like works of art.

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Downtown Tokushima turns to a giant dance hall.

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Yes, I like them.

 

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