The imaginary bird “Karyohaku,” which is said to live in paradise, is one of the eight rin-eup raku, which are said to have been introduced to Tennoji Temple by the monk Butsutetsu.
It is a bugaku that symbolizes the historical background of the story when Buddhism was flourishing.
The dancer wears a one-width robe with a bird design and a “ka” pattern, a one-width hakama, and a leg band representing a bird’s foot, and a bird’s feather on his back, while beating a copper clapper.
The owner of this website joined the Bugaku dedication to Nishinomiya Shrine on May 10th, 2023. We performed the Shira-Byoshi dance.
Bugaku dance will be dedicated to the God at Nishinomiya Shrine (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture).
When: 10th May, 2023
Where: Nishinomiya Shrine (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture)
This event is open to public, free of charge.
“Juni-Hitoe” (十二単) is a traditional female clothing worn in formal occasions. The term “Juni-Hitoe” literally means “twelve layers,” which refers to the many layers of silk robes. It was worn by court ladies during the Heian period (794-1185). Now it is mainly worn by the female members of the imperial family in very special ceremonies.
The Juni-Hitoe consists of several layers of different colors and patterns, and the combination of these layers is said to represent the season, occasion, and the wearer’s status. The robes were also adorned with various accessories, such as hairpins, cords, and a folding fan.
Wearing the Juni-Hitoe was a complex process that required the assistance of several attendants. It was only worn by women of the court and aristocracy, and was a symbol of their status and refinement.
Gosechi no Mai is a traditional Japanese dance that is performed during important ceremonies and festivals throughout the year. It originated in the Heian period as a way for the imperial court to celebrate and showcase their wealth and elegance. The dance is usually performed by women dressed in elaborate and colorful kimono, and the movements are slow and graceful, accompanied by traditional Japanese music. Gosechi no Mai is performed during five annual festivals known as gosechi, which mark important dates on the Japanese calendar, such as the New Year and the changing of the seasons.