Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Passing on traditional culture to the next generation: Noh performance event held by local Kyoto Women’s University “Noh Theater Hosho-kai”

[Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto] Passing on traditional culture to the next generation: Noh closing event held by local Kyoto Women’s University “Noh Theater Hoshokai” ​
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Press release: November 15, 2024 [Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto] Passing on traditional culture to the next generation: Noh performance event held by local Kyoto Women’s University “Noh Theater Hosho-kai”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142729/8/142729-8-873596f1902736e0d0eb87229d099d8b-1280×853.jpg Kyoto Women’s University “Noh Theater Hoshokai” Noh performance image Banyan Group, one of the world’s leading independent hospitality groups, will open its hotel brand Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto (located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, General Manager Tomoaki Yamada) for the first time in Japan on Saturday, November 30, 2024. We will hold a Noh performance event. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is located on a hill next to Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a hotel that combines traditional Japanese architecture with modern elegance. On-site is the only Noh stage of any hotel in Kyoto, designed by Kengo Kuma.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142729/8/142729-8-d32f7a402e2b9e07dbb9f728e8c669b8-3900×2925.jpg Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto This time, we will be holding a Noh performance event by the Noh Club Hoshokai, which is made up of current students and alumni of Kyoto Women’s University, a traditional school with a history of over 100 years since its founding in Kyoto. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is a sanctuary for the senses, away from the hustle and bustle. The background of the Noh stage is filled with lush trees and nature, and the performance on the Noh stage, which allows the richness of the greenery to shine through, provides a unique and exclusive experience. This event, realized in collaboration with Kyoto Women’s University, which has a long history and tradition in the local area, is a valuable opportunity to live up to the Banyan Group’s philosophy of coexistence with the local community and sustainability. Please come and experience Noh, which is registered as a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142729/8/142729-8-82500b7a75c5113265173500aafdb5d7-3900×2925.jpg Noh stage designed by Kengo Kuma What is Shimai? This is a performance style in which parts of Noh are danced in kimono and hakama, without masks or costumes. Each performance is very simple, lasting
approximately 5 to 10 minutes, so it is perfect for appreciating the skeleton of the dance. ◆Noh/Shimai event summary ◇Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 ◇Holding time: 1st 18:00-18:15, 2nd 19:30-19:45 ◇Venue: Noh stage (in case of rain, the event will be held in the lobby) ◇Price: Free *Limited to guests staying at the hotel or using the restaurant ◇Program introduction Takasago Although the pine trees at Takasago Shrine in Hyogo Prefecture and the pine trees at Sumiyoshi Shrine in Osaka Prefecture are located far apart, they are said to live together, as pine trees of aioi. Like this pine tree, this is a refreshing song that prays for harmony between husband and wife and peace for the world. The closing part depicts the god of Sumiyoshi exorcising evil spirits and blessing the world with peace. Chishugaku and Manzaigaku that appear in the song are the names of auspicious gagaku songs. Feel the dashing appearance of Sumiyoshi’s Myojin Shrine. Half-tied This is a story based on the love story between Hikaru Genji and the woman named Yugao, which is depicted in the Tale of Genji, “Yugao.” The story behind the ending is as follows. Hikaru Genji was passing by Yugao’s house in the Gojo area of ​​Kyoto, and a beautiful, unknown white flower that was blooming there caught his eye. The Yugao Woman places a Yugao flower on a fan and dances while talking about how she exchanged waka poems with Hikaru Genji, and how this was the beginning of their relationship. Tenko A story of the Later Han Dynasty in ancient China. A genius Tenko boy who was born with a drum that makes beautiful sounds. Rumors reached the emperor, and Tenzumi, who refused to offer the drum, was killed, but the drum, which had lost its master, would not ring at all. As an experiment, he summoned Tenko’s old father to play the drum, and a strange sound rang out. The emperor deeply regrets his mistake, and a grand orchestral performance is held as a memorial service for Tenko. The end begins here. This is a joyous dance of the soul of a boy who appears as a spirit and beats his beloved drum to his heart’s content.

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