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Ayako Mai
Japanese name: 綾子舞（あやこまい）
Kashiwazaki, Niigata
2027
Sun, Sep 12
Local public performance (stage next to the Ayako Mai Hall, Onadani)
About the festival
Ayako Mai is handed down by two troupes, Takanda and Shimono, in Onadani, Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and is said to have about 500 years of history. It combines kouta dances performed by girls with hayashi-mai dances and kyogen plays, and it is valued as a key to understanding early kabuki dance. The dances are said to have originally been performed by young men dressed as women.
Dancers in long-sleeved furisode, a dangling darari obi and a red head cloth called yurai
Differences in pieces and style kept by each of the two troupes
The local public performance is held on the permanent stage next to the Ayako Mai Hall
Key facts
- Category
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
- Location
- Kashiwazaki, Niigata
- Main venue
- Ayako Mai Hall (Onadani, Kashiwazaki)
This description was written by Matsuri Biyori based on public information. Dates and details may change. Please check the organizers' latest information before you go. Translated from the Japanese original.
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FAQ
- When is Ayako Mai held in 2027?
- In 2027, it is scheduled for Sun, Sep 12 (Calculated from the usual rule).
- Where is Ayako Mai held?
- It is held in Kashiwazaki, Niigata. The main venue is Ayako Mai Hall (Onadani, Kashiwazaki).
- How are the dates of Ayako Mai set?
- The local public performance is held every year on the second Sunday of September (stated on the Kashiwazaki City official website).