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Suo sarumawashi and performing arts forms（周防猿まわしと芸能の造形）
すおうさるまわし Suo Monkey Theatre
A performing tradition that died out entirely and was reconstructed in the 1970s, costumes and all.
| Type | Art festival |
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| Genre | Dyeing and weaving |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Eastern area |
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FAQ
- Where is Suo Monkey Theatre?
- It is in Hikari, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
- What can I see at Suo Monkey Theatre?
- A performing tradition that died out entirely and was reconstructed in the 1970s, costumes and all. The focus is textiles.
- When was Suo Monkey Theatre established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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