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Nachi dengaku

Title
Nachi dengaku [electronic resource]
Publication
1979.

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Details

Description
1 streaming video file (40 min.) : sd., col.
Subjects
Note
  • Titles in Japanese. Filmed by Tokyo Cinema and Encyclopaedia Cinematographica Japan Archives.
Contents
SUMMARY: Shows the Dengaku (ancient dance) performances which precede the Nachi hi matsuri (fire festival) held on July 13-14 at Kumano-Nachi shrine in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Originally an elaboration of rice-planting festivities and harvest ceremonies which became stylized. Performed by a group of eight men wearing large straw hats similar to a farmer's field hat.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 2131
OCLC
NYPY827033616-F
Title
Nachi dengaku [electronic resource]
Imprint
1979.
Original Version
Archival Original: 1 U-Matic videocassette (NTSC) : sd., col. ; 3/4in.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-269, *MGZIA 4-40 Another version. 1/2 in. (VHS) 1 cassette.
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Local Subject
Motion pictures. Nachi dengaku.
Local Subject
Rice festivals.
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Japan.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 2131
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