5 Cool Events at the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
4. Traditional Dances
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Every year, you can see the townsfolk showcase traditional Japanese dancing, or buyo. Some of the city districts will incorporate singing as well.
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Some performers guide rolls of cloth through the air, creating a sense of dynamism.
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Called Oranda Manzai, this Dutch-inspired performance features a duo of dancers dressed as a Dutchman and a Pierrot, or clown. While it doesn't happen every year, this dance is unique to the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival.