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I remember the dancers of Asia, who flew in from far and wide each year without hesitation. Meeting these dancers, united in their passion for keeping the beauty of traditional dances alive against the impending threat of rapid urbanization and globalization, was a deeply moving and happy experience for me. Their joy, talent, earnestness and pure intent was what made "One Asia in Dance" possible. Dance is a living and breathing art form. In performance, it goes beyond the preservation of the fixed original form, to connect the past, present and future, evolving and developing. 'One Asia in Dance' showed not only the transmission of traditions but also the continuing reinvention of traditions to reflect contemporary sentiments in the traditional dances of Asia. I sincerely hope that a wider audience will find an opportunity to rediscover the value of cultural heritage in the Asia Pacific through the window of dance. Kim Mi-sook / Director, Asian Dance Culture Institute/ Chairperson, One Asia in Dance
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Urashima
Urashima Taroyo is a famous Japanese folk tale of which numerous adaptations have been made in multiple genres, from novels to animations. This dance adaptation of a folk tale familiar to all Japanese people uses the beautiful melodies of folks songs and the dramatic movements of the dancer to express the changing emotions of the young fisherman Urashima in tender detail. Characteristics: ∙ Dance adaptation of a traditional Japanese folk tale Performed by Hanayagi Ayamai
Japan Mar -
Urashima
Urashima Taroyo is a famous Japanese folk tale of which numerous adaptations have been made in multiple genres, from novels to animations. This dance adaptation of a folk tale familiar to all Japanese people uses the beautiful melodies of folks songs and the dramatic movements of the dancer to express the changing emotions of the young fisherman Urashima in tender detail. Characteristics: ∙ Dance adaptation of a traditional Japanese folk tale Performed by Hanayagi Ayamai
Japan Mar -
Urashima
Urashima Taroyo is a famous Japanese folk tale of which numerous adaptations have been made in multiple genres, from novels to animations. This dance adaptation of a folk tale familiar to all Japanese people uses the beautiful melodies of folks songs and the dramatic movements of the dancer to express the changing emotions of the young fisherman Urashima in tender detail. Characteristics: ∙ Dance adaptation of a traditional Japanese folk tale Performed by Hanayagi Ayamai
Japan Mar -
Urashima
Urashima Taroyo is a famous Japanese folk tale of which numerous adaptations have been made in multiple genres, from novels to animations. This dance adaptation of a folk tale familiar to all Japanese people uses the beautiful melodies of folks songs and the dramatic movements of the dancer to express the changing emotions of the young fisherman Urashima in tender detail. Characteristics: ∙ Dance adaptation of a traditional Japanese folk tale Performed by Hanayagi Ayamai
Japan Mar -
Urashima
Urashima Taroyo is a famous Japanese folk tale of which numerous adaptations have been made in multiple genres, from novels to animations. This dance adaptation of a folk tale familiar to all Japanese people uses the beautiful melodies of folks songs and the dramatic movements of the dancer to express the changing emotions of the young fisherman Urashima in tender detail. Characteristics: ∙ Dance adaptation of a traditional Japanese folk tale Performed by Hanayagi Ayamai
Japan Mar
