JAPANESE COMMUNITY RELATED NEWS
(SUPPORTING BY THE NIPPON CLUB)
We Invite You to Experience a Thousand Year Old Japanese Folk Tradition “Nameshida Onikenbai The Demon Sword Dance”
09/20/24
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● Venue: The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012)
● Event Date: September 20, 2024 (Friday)
● Start Time: 7:30 PM
● Duration: 90 Minutes
● Tickets: $30 for Adults, $20 for Students, Children, and Seniors (Including $3 Facility Fee)
Get Your TicketsJapanese Folk Dance Institute of NY (JFDINY) is thrilled to introduce Nameshida Onikenbai: Demon Sword Dance, performed by Iwate, Japan’s Nameshida Onikenbai, one of only two Onikenbai traditions recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
This thousand year old folk tradition features Oni (Demon) masked dancers acrobatically striding and leaping with swords and fans. The ensemble will showcase their full repertoire, including the exclusive “Sanninkago” performance. This exclusive occasion marks Nameshida Onikenbai’s first and only appearance in the U.S.
The night will culminate with additional folk traditions from around Japan, presented by Minbuza of JFDINY.
Supported by: The JCC Fund, JEC Fund, the Mitsui Sumitomo Cultural Foundation, and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council
