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AWA-ODORI IN TOKUSHIMA

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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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