Awa Odori Dance
Traditional Japanese Dance - Takarabune Live
The Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg and University of Luxembourg – Espace Cultures are proud to announce new free culture events: Awa Odori dance performances by the dance group “Takarabune”!
18 September 2024:
Public concert and dance performance at the Maison d'Arts et des Étudiant (MAE) of the University of Luxembourg in Esch-Belval.
Admission is at 18:30, with free seating. The event starts at 19:00.
The event is free of charge, tickets must be booked in advance.
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What is “Awa Odori”?
“Awa Odori” (阿波踊り, Odori means dance.) is a Japanese traditional dance that originated in the Awa region (Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku island) and has a history of over 450 years. Its festival is one of the biggest and most famous in Japan and takes place every August. Last year about 540,000 people reportedly visited the festival.
During the festival, groups of choreographed dancers and musicians known as ren (連) dance through the streets, typically accompanied by the shamisen lute, taiko drums, shinobue flute and the kane bell. Performers wear traditional obon dance costumes, and chant and sing as they parade through the streets.
What is “Takarabune”?
“Takarabune” means “Treasure ship” and it’s a Japanese dance group of Awa Odori.
Takarabune combines costumes, singing, taiko drums and kane bell to an energetic festival dance! They push the limits of this revered traditional art: their signature dance style is so energetic and vigorous that you will want to join them!
With more than 300 shows per year, Takarabune has performed in 69 cities all around the globe, so come and enjoy the show!
