Consulate Activities
2016/2/25
Noh Demonstrations/Workshops
From February 23-25, the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu invited three Noh instructors from Japan to hold various workshops at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Castle High School in Kaneohe, and the Official Residence of the Consul General.
The consulate welcomed Mr. Sakae Terai, a Noh actor who has been designated by the Government of Japan as an “Important Intangible Cultural Property” (collective recognition, Nohgaku), and his daughters Chikage Terai and Miki Terai, who are both shite (principal) actresses of the Kanze school of Noh. They gave demonstrations of Noh acting, introduced traditional costumes that participants could try on, and presented lectures on the art of Noh.
Though traditional Japanese performing arts are relatively well-known in Hawaii, the local community does not often have the chance to see Noh acting, dances, masks, and outfits in person. At these demonstrations, participants were able to enjoy a rare opportunity to experience the intricacies of Noh.
The consulate welcomed Mr. Sakae Terai, a Noh actor who has been designated by the Government of Japan as an “Important Intangible Cultural Property” (collective recognition, Nohgaku), and his daughters Chikage Terai and Miki Terai, who are both shite (principal) actresses of the Kanze school of Noh. They gave demonstrations of Noh acting, introduced traditional costumes that participants could try on, and presented lectures on the art of Noh.
Though traditional Japanese performing arts are relatively well-known in Hawaii, the local community does not often have the chance to see Noh acting, dances, masks, and outfits in person. At these demonstrations, participants were able to enjoy a rare opportunity to experience the intricacies of Noh.