TOKYO, Oct 21 (Information On Japan) –
The standard artwork of “Kiba no Kakunori,” which has continued because the Edo interval, was showcased throughout a festive music pageant in Tokyo.
Individuals skillfully rode logs floating on the water, spinning them as they balanced. Some misplaced their steadiness and fell into the water.
The “Kiba no Kakunori,” designated as an intangible people cultural asset by the Tokyo Metropolitan Authorities, was carried out on October twentieth on the “Koto Ward Residents’ Competition Central Occasion,” held at Kiba Park in Koto Ward.
Kiba has been an space the place lumber retailers gathered because the Edo interval, and “Kakunori” was born from the abilities of the craftsmen at the moment.
It takes about three months to learn to journey a log, and mastering superior methods requires no less than a number of years of observe.
On this present day, performers who inherited these abilities used logs 30 cm large and 5 meters lengthy, showcasing the “Kingfisher Trip,” the place a toddler is carried on their shoulders, the “Double Trip,” the place two folks synchronized their actions, and the grand finale featured the “Ladder Trip,” drawing loud applause from the viewers.
Supply: ANN