Begin Japanology - Season 2 Episode 35 Festivals

Begin Japanology
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Begin Japanology - Season 2 Episode 35 Festivals

Begin Japanology - Season 2 Episode 35 Festivals

Overview: In Japan, festivals are known as matsuri. Many matsuri are colorful and boisterous occasions. Matsuri are typically associated with a Shinto shrine. Local people gather to pray and give thanks to the enshrined deity for agricultural bounty, health, safety and security. Over the years, these gatherings have evolved into elaborate events that frequently feature dancing, masks and magnificent floats. Entire local communities may be drawn into the preparations for festivals, which have nurtured some of the most refined arts and crafts in Japan. Even the sophisticated Noh theatre has festival origins, and, in some communities, apprentices will spend years learning a craft such as woodcarving specifically for its application in an annual matsuri. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, we present some of the most famous festivals in Japan and consider the links to community and culture.

Watch Trailer First Air Date: Apr 14, 2008 Last Air date: Mar 20, 2014 Season: 7 Season Episode: 251 Episode Runtime: 28 minutes Quality: HD IMDb: 8.00 / 10 by 2 users Popularity: 55.393 Language: English, Japanese

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