[Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World] 'Ainu Week' - 4 Days Approaching Ainu Culture <Aichi>
Little World Museum of Man in Aichi will hold 'Ainu Week' for 4 days in April, featuring Ainu traditional dances, Mukkuri experiences, and Hokkaido gibier food at the newly restored 'Hokkaido Ainu House'.
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The Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World (Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture; Director: Kohei Ikai) will hold 'Ainu Week', an event where visitors can experience Ainu culture, for four days only on April 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 18 (Sat), and 19 (Sun).
The venue, the 'Hokkaido Ainu House' area, is a precious building whose restoration work was just completed at the end of January this year, thanks to the support of many people through crowdfunding. We will hold a 'Traditional Dance Stage' in this area.
At the same time, visitors can also enjoy the experience of playing the traditional instrument 'Mukkuri' and Hokkaido gourmet foods such as gibier dishes.
In addition, Hokkaido and Ainu goods will be on sale from April 11 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun).
Details are as follows.
[See Details]
Traditional Dance Stage
Set on the stage of the 'Hokkaido Ainu House,' which just finished restoration in January of this year, the songs and dances passed down by the Ainu people will be performed.
[Image: Nibutani Ainu] [Image: Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)]
[April 11 (Sat) / 12 (Sun)]
[Performers] Nibutani Ainu
[Performance Times] (1) 10:30~ (2) 13:00~
[April 18 (Sat) / 19 (Sun)]
[Performers] Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)
[Performance Times] (1) 10:30~ (2) 13:00~
* Mukkuri playing experience is also available exclusively on these 2 days.
* Viewing is free (A separate admission fee for Little World is required)
* Venues and contents are subject to change in case of rain.
* Please note that the contents vary depending on the performance.
Gourmet / Product Sales
The venue, the 'Hokkaido Ainu House' area, is a precious building whose restoration work was just completed at the end of January this year, thanks to the support of many people through crowdfunding. We will hold a 'Traditional Dance Stage' in this area.
At the same time, visitors can also enjoy the experience of playing the traditional instrument 'Mukkuri' and Hokkaido gourmet foods such as gibier dishes.
In addition, Hokkaido and Ainu goods will be on sale from April 11 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun).
Details are as follows.
[See Details]
Traditional Dance Stage
Set on the stage of the 'Hokkaido Ainu House,' which just finished restoration in January of this year, the songs and dances passed down by the Ainu people will be performed.
[Image: Nibutani Ainu] [Image: Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)]
[April 11 (Sat) / 12 (Sun)]
[Performers] Nibutani Ainu
[Performance Times] (1) 10:30~ (2) 13:00~
[April 18 (Sat) / 19 (Sun)]
[Performers] Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)
[Performance Times] (1) 10:30~ (2) 13:00~
* Mukkuri playing experience is also available exclusively on these 2 days.
* Viewing is free (A separate admission fee for Little World is required)
* Venues and contents are subject to change in case of rain.
* Please note that the contents vary depending on the performance.
Gourmet / Product Sales