FESTIVALS Flashcards
What are some festivals celebrated in the Asian region
Thai Lantern Festival, Japan Taiko Drum Festival
What is Thai Lantern?
family members, lovers, and friends gather on the riverbanks to float flowers and candles, they also launch fireworks and release Thai lanterns at the same time.
What festival releases lanterns?
Yee Peng
What festival releases flowers and candles?
Loi Krathong
What is Japan Kodo Taiko Drum Festival?
Japanese word “Kodo” could both refer to a “heart beat” (ko-heart/do rhythm) or “children of the drum” (ko-child/do rhythm)
Where is Japan Kodo Taiko Drum Festival celebrated?
Sado Island, Japan
What is Kabuki?
is a popular theater in Japan. It is famous for its highly artistic showmanship. Not only the costumes but also the actions are highly stylized.
What does Kabuki mean?
Ka- song bu- dance ki- skills
What is Noh?
Is a very old form of dance drama at temples or shrines which is from 12th or 13th century.
Noh is now acclaimed as ____ by the ___
Intangible Cultural Heritage, UNESCO
Who are the leading actors in Noh?
Shite- God, human or spirit. Waki- Real human and with musicians
What is Wayang Kulit?
Wayang is the term for puppetery, a popular theater in Indonesia.
What is a Dalang? What does a Dalang do?
puppet master Manipulates all the puppets, recites improvised narration and dialogue, and cues the gamelan orchestra.
What is Peking Opera?
Drama of the capital city, a traditional Chinese theater that is presentational.
What does Red Color, Green Color, and White Color mean in performing Peking Opera?
Red- brave Green- disobedient, no self control White- Not loyal, no trust.
