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Core Kyoto S2E8 — Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital
Core Kyoto•Season 2•Episode 8

Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital

May 15, 201428 min
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Kyoto has long-been a leading bamboo-growing region. Bamboo was considered holy in ancient times for its strong vitality. It is used at shrines and palaces as the barrier between the sacred and secular worlds. Gagaku music for the deities is played on bamboo instruments. Since

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Gary Tegler

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Episode Summary

"Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital" is episode 8 of Core Kyoto season 2. It aired on May 15, 2014.