Japan Fishermen’s Dance and Cultural Explanations
Sōran Bushi, one of Japan’s most famous traditional songs, is an evocative sea shanty that accompanies the bon dance which has many different dancing styles. Throughout the Spring 2017 semester, Akiko Mori, our teacher of Japanese, and many of her students have been practicing three different styles. Between performances, Professor Mori will be explaining the significance and history of the different “Fishermen’s Dances.”