Asian Festivals Flashcards
1
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Spring Festival, Lantern Festival After 15 days
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Chinese New Year
2
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Eve of the passing year
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Chuxi
3
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Symbolizes power, strenght and good luck
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Dragon dance
4
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Clothing of women during chinese new year
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cheongsams and qipaos
5
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Celebrated in Japan. Rice harvest or dance festivals were celebrated. It is also used to pray for rain and other religious ceremonies. It also led warriors to battles to scare the enemies.
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Taiko Drum Festival
6
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primal source of all rhythm.
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heartbeat
7
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a reflection of Kodo’s desire to play their drums simply, with a heart of a child.
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Children of the Drum
8
Q
A taiko drummer is commonly called as
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Uchite
9
Q
coat with black and white calligraphy
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Happi
10
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sash put around the waist
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obi
11
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headbands
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hachimaki
12
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shoes
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tabi
13
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big drum
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odaiko
14
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medium drum
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jozuke
15
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small drum
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chime
