Portland Shishimai Kai
Performance, Discussion, & Workshop
Headwaters Theatre
55 NE Farragut St. # 9, Portland
May 14, 1:00pm
Free
The Portland Shishimai Kai presents an afternoon of traditional Japanese music and dance from the Wakayama Ryu school, performing:
Edo Bayashi - traditional festival music of Tokyo
Ryomen Odori - double-masked dance
Edo Kotobuki Jishi - traditional celebratory shishimai of Tokyo
After the performance, there will be an explanation of the history, equipment, and significance of these traditional art forms. There will also be an opportunity to learn some of the shishimai movements for anyone interested in trying.
The Portland Shishimai Kai is a group dedicated to performing and teaching the traditional celebratory lion dance of Tokyo, the Edo Kotobuki Jishi. Through ongoing study under Kyosuke Suzuki of Wakayama Shachu, we aim to preserve the history and culture of this shishimai and to bring good luck to businesses, organizations, and everyone who celebrates in the presence of the shishi. Membership is open to anyone interested in helping to raise awareness and deepen appreciation of this art form. This project is supported in part by the Regional Arts & Cultural Council, Oregon Arts Commission, and Water In The Desert. More info here.
