The Japan Foundation (JF), in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore, will present a performance of Kurokawa Noh—an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan from Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture—at the 'A Tapestry of Sacred Music' festival organized by Singapore's national performing arts center, 'Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay'. This festival gathers sacred performing arts and religious music from around the world, making it a unique opportunity where Kurokawa Noh is expected to be one of the highlight performances.
In addition to the performances, a lecture and demonstration will be held at the Japan Creative Centre (JCC). Featuring Lim Beng Choo, Head of the Department of Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and an expert in Japanese performing arts including Noh, as the lecturer, the event will combine demonstrations to unravel the spirituality and stylistic beauty of 'sacred Noh' deeply rooted in the local community.
We hope that the cultural exchange between our two countries will further deepen through the charm of Kurokawa Noh, which has been preserved and passed down for over 500 years through the faith and devotion of the people.
This project is a certified commemorative event for the 60th Anniversary of Japan-Singapore Diplomatic Relations (SJ60) and is conducted as part of the 'Next-Generation Co-Creation Partnership - WA 2.0 of Culture', a comprehensive human exchange project aimed at promoting interaction and human resource development among the next generation of Japan and ASEAN.
[Kurokawa Noh Singapore Performance] Event Schedule: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 22:15 Start - Esplanade Concourse - Program: 'Shojo' Friday, May 1, 2026, 20:45 Start - Esplanade Concert Hall - Program: 'Hagoromo' (All times are local. Talk events are planned before the performances.) Tickets: Free admission (for details, visit 'A Tapestry of Sacred Music')
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- Source: PR TIMES
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