Participation fee is free

On 2024/10/6, to coincide with the launch of handmade fireworks on Achi Murakami Kiyonai Road, the Ryukyu Kingdom karakuri fireworks “Ssangyong,” equipped with jet fireworks manufactured by the Kamikiyonai Road Fireworks Association, were shown. The original brilliance that King Ryukyu saw here about 200 years ago has been revived by ancient Japanese fires conveyed by Seinai Road.
Images of “handmade fireworks in Kiyochiji Village,” which are intangible cultural properties of Nagano Prefecture, and “karakuri fireworks” in Ryukyu, which were restored and shown at the “handmade fireworks dedication” at Kamikiyonaiji Suwa Shrine, will be screened. Learn the characteristics of both fireworks, which have different cultural and historical meanings. Through contrasts, etc., we explore the characteristics of fireworks culture in southern Shinshu, starting with handmade fireworks on Seinai-ji Road.

Lecture “Ryukyu Fireworks and their Restoration”
Speaker: Mogi Hitoshi (National Theatre Okinawa Research Specialist Commissioned Staff, Doctor of Art)

Lecture “Minami Shinshu Fireworks Culture and Handmade Fireworks on Kiyonai Road”
Speaker: Sakurai Hiroto (Kokugakuin University Adjunct Lecturer)

Roundtable Discussion “Ryukyu Fireworks and Handmade Fireworks on Kiyonai Road”
Panelists: Motegi Hitoshi (ibid.) /Sakurai Nobukazu (Kamisei Naiji Fireworks Association) /Kadono Yuichi (Shimokiyonaiji Fireworks Volunteers Association) /Sekijima Yoshizumi (President of the Sekijima Fireworks Factory)
Coordinator: Hiroto Sakurai (ibid.)
Commentator: Ogawa Naoyuki (Director, National Theatre Okinawa Management Foundation, Professor Emeritus, Kokugakuin University)

●Others
Special exhibitions etc. by the Shinshu Arts Council, the Minami Shinshu Folk Performing Arts Succession Promotion Council, etc. will also be held in and around the venue.

Shinshu Arts Council “Parade in Minami Shinshu”
10:00-16:00 Old folk house tsuboya
The Arts Council is developing a project where the results of activities are expressed through exhibitions and exchange meetings, etc., and shared with citizens of the prefecture while “parading” within the prefecture. In addition to the mini exhibition, this time we will receive consultations on culture and art, called “Traveling Arts Council Co-Working Day @Achi Village.”

Minami Shinshu Folk Performing Arts Panel Exhibition
10:00-17:00 Achi Village Central Public Hall
We will introduce the diverse folk performing arts of South Shinshu from season to season, called the “treasure trove of folk performing arts.”

Achi Chimuza no Kai
10:00-17:00 Achi Village Central Public Hall
Introducing the activities of organizations that conduct private sector exchanges with Okinawa.

Advance applications are required

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