50th Hiratsuka Folk Performing Arts Festival

About this event

In the autumn of culture, this event offers an opportunity to experience Hiratsuka City's long-transmitted traditional performing arts, including Ningyo Joruri (puppet theater), Jinku folk songs, and Ohayashi festival music. Attendees can feel up-close the techniques and spirit handed down across generations. In the puppet theater division, "Shonanza" and "Sagami Ningyo Shibai Maetoriza" will perform, while in the festival flute and drum division, "Okubo Koyuren / Nakakubo Koyukai / Kitakubo Taiko Preservation Society" and "Tamura Bayashi Preservation Society" will showcase their traditional arts. Notably, Shonanza will present "Tsubosaka Kannon Reigen: Sawaichi Uchi no Dan," an emotional tale depicting marital love. Sagami Ningyo Shibai Maetoriza will present "Goshosakura Horikawa Youchi: Benkei Joshi no Dan," illustrating parental tragedy and Benkei's resolve. In festival drumming, three groups carrying on the traditions of the Kaname district will join forces for a powerful performance. The Tamura Bayashi Preservation Society will deliver a distinctive piece featuring dynamic melody changes led by the flute, accompanied by the charming "Inba Dance" performed by young girls. The first 300 visitors will receive a 50th-anniversary commemorative clear file folder.

Venue

Hirashin Hiratsuka Cultural Arts Hall

16-1 Mitsukecho, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa 254-0045