【4K】Part 2- Kagurazaka Awa Odori Festival A Spectacle of Dance and Music in Tokyo

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Prepare to be swept away by the passion and energy of a Tokyo summer night! 🏮 This video takes you to the heart of the Kagurazaka Festival, one of Tokyo's most vibrant summer events, famous for its spectacular Awa Odori dance competition.

The charming, traditional streets of Kagurazaka, once a famous geisha district, come alive with the powerful rhythms of taiko drums, the beautiful melodies of shamisen and flutes, and the synchronized dance of countless performers.

Join us as we explore the different "Ren" (dance troupes), each with its own unique style, costumes, and choreography. From the powerful and dynamic "Otoko Odori" (male dance) to the graceful and elegant "Onna Odori" (female dance), Awa Odori is a captivating street performance with 400 years of history. This is more than just a festival; it's an unforgettable cultural experience where spectators and dancers become one!

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✨ CHAPTERS ✨
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - What is Kagurazaka Festival & Awa Odori?
0:47 - Dance Troupe "Koenji Makoto-ren"
1:08 - Dance Troupe "Asuka-ren"
1:21 - About the "Otoko Odori" (Male Dance)
2:25 - About the "Onna Odori" (Female Dance)
3:04 - Children-only Awa Odori Competition
3:57 - Dance Troupe "Shirubaa-ren" (Silver Ren)
6:16 - Dance Troupe "Tsuji-ren"
7:05 - The "Chochin Odori" (Lantern Dance)
7:25 - The Famous Awa Odori Saying
7:53 - Dance Troupe "Kikusui-ren"
11:09 - Dance Troupe "Shinsui-ren"
12:12 - Dance Troupe "Hyottoko-ren"
13:54 - The Star Instrument: Shamisen
14:33 - Dance Troupe "Utsusemi-ren"
15:33 - Dance Troupe "Tengu-ren"

📍 LOCATION
Kagurazaka, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

https://www.kagurazaka.in/

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