Japan
Japan has a rich tradition of performing arts, crafts, rituals, festivals and food culture.
Image: Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, November 2016 -01, by Martin Falbisoner, source, CC BY-SA 4.0
Kabuki theatre
Kabuki theatre is a Japanese performing art known for dramatic poses, bold makeup, elaborate costumes, music and stylized acting that makes emotion visible from the stage.
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Washoku
Washoku refers to traditional Japanese dietary culture, especially the knowledge of seasonal ingredients, balanced presentation, shared meals and food customs around New Year.
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Nohgaku theatre
Nohgaku theatre combines Noh and Kyogen, joining masked dance-drama, chant, music and comic interludes in one of Japan's oldest stage traditions.
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Gagaku
Gagaku is Japanese court music and dance, recognized for its slow tempo, layered wind and string sounds, ritual atmosphere and long connection to imperial and ceremonial life.
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Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals
Yama, Hoko, Yatai float festivals in Japan are community festivals centered on large decorated floats, local craftsmanship, music, procession and neighborhood cooperation.
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Kunqu Opera
Kunqu Opera is one of China's oldest surviving theatrical traditions, known for refined singing, elegant movement, poetic language and a repertory that shaped later Chinese opera forms.
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Peking opera
Peking opera is a highly stylized Chinese theatre form that combines singing, speech, acting, martial movement, music, costume and symbolic stage action.
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Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese seasonal festival marked by boat races, rice dumplings, protective customs and stories of loyalty, health and community memory.
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Kimjang
Kimjang is a living food culture tradition associated with Korea and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Arirang folk song
Arirang folk song is a living performing arts tradition associated with Korea and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Jongmyo Jerye and ritual music
Jongmyo Jerye and ritual music is a living ritual and festival tradition associated with Korea and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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