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Nagasaki Kunchi（長崎くんち）

ながさきくんち Nagasaki Kunchi

Nagasaki Kunchi（長崎くんち）

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Dances shaped by Chinese and Dutch contact: a dragon from China, a ship carried on shoulders from the trading port's memory. An Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.

TypeArt festival
GenreDyeing and weaving / Sculpture
City / townNagasaki
Area in the prefectureNagasaki

FAQ

Where is Nagasaki Kunchi?
It is in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Nagasaki Kunchi?
Dances shaped by Chinese and Dutch contact: a dragon from China, a ship carried on shoulders from the trading port's memory. The focus is textiles, sculpture.
When was Nagasaki Kunchi established?
It dates from 1634.

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