Core Kyoto Season 6 Episode 7
Overview:
Red and black demons beating drums and gongs dance through the streets of Kyoto's north in the Yasurai Matsuri, one of the city's three most curious festivals. In days of old, pestilence ran rampant every year when the cherry blossoms fell. Locals believed the 2 were linked, so with lively dances they lured deities of plagues under a bright umbrella to return them to the shrine for the year. Discover local beliefs through the lens of a festival that continues in this age of advanced medicine.
Genre : Documentary
Actors : Gary Tegler
Release Date : 2018-05-03
Duration : 28 menit
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Other Episodes (Season 6)
1. Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends
2. Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past
3. Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude
4. An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition
5. Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality
6. Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii
7. Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance
8. Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty
9. Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden
10. Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance
11. Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital
12. Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine
13. Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture
14. Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance
15. The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive
16. The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion
17. Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty
18. The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty
19. Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits
20. End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times
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