Dancing the Nishimonai Bon Odori Carrying on a Family Tradition

In 2022, 41 Japanese folk dances classified as Furyuodori were inscribed as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO. One of these is the Bonodori in Nishimonai from Ugo, Akita. A unique feature of this festival is the costume worn by its main dancers, called hanui. Only dancers with a high level of skill are allowed to wear the hanui in the festival. Made by sewing together pieces of old kimonos to create a symmetrical design, they are handed down in families over generations. With the hanui, the tradition of Nishimonai Bon Odori is carried on in the community. , JapanVideoTopics, BonOdori, BonDance