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Core Kyoto S9E17 — Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World

Core Kyoto•Season 9•Episode 17

Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World

Dec 30, 202128 min

Kyoto abounds with customs and traditions involving dramatic masks, such as Noh, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage; Nenbutsu Kyogen, comedic theater performed by amateur actors; and handcrafted Saga masks made in Saga-Arashiyama and used as protective charms. In contemporary times, masks are seen as symbols

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Gary Tegler

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Episode Summary

"Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World" is episode 17 of Core Kyoto season 9. It aired on December 30, 2021.

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