Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community (S11E14)
S11E14
In 2022, UNESCO recognized forty-one traditional folk dances from Japan as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Among them is the Kuta Hanagasa Dance, celebrated in a rural area at the northern edge of Kyoto city. Each summer, local men craft flower lanterns by hand, which are used in the ritual. They sing and dance to the beat of drums, expressing gratitude to the deities for a bountiful harvest. Explore the daily lives of the Kuta villagers and observe their preparations for this meaningful ceremony.
Show
Core Kyoto
Episode
S11E14
Air Date
Oct 05, 2023
Season 11 Episodes
S11E01
Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life
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Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time
S11E03
Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class
S11E04
Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto
S11E05
Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region
S11E06
Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion
S11E07
Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived
S11E08
Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
S11E09
Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
S11E10
Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
S11E11
The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments
S11E12
Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All
S11E13
Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds
S11E14
Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community
S11E15
The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
S11E16
Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
S11E17
Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence