- Enjoy Listening to Gagaku, and Wearing Kariginu -
Date：September 29th (Fri), 2017
Time：18:30 - 19:30 (open 18:10 ～ )
Venue：Kokugakuin University Museum
Event Details：
1 Explanation and viewing of gagaku : 30 min.
2 Explanation of how to wear kariginu and experience : 30 min.
* Those who wish to try wearing kariginu (traditional Japanese clothing) should apply at reception on the day. The first 20 people to apply will receive tickets for this experience.
Language：Japanese, English interpretation.
The aim of this event is to listen to a performance of gagaku, and wear kariginu. This is a chance to discover traditional culture not normally accessible in everyday life even in Japan; why don't you try experiencing this slightly special side of Japan?
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Gagaku
Gagaku is a form of traditional music developed in Japan, and was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. It could even be said that gagaku is music that represents Japan. It was performed during rituals in official places such as the Imperial Court, and shrines and temples. Kariginu
Kariginu is traditional Japanese clothing. This served as the casual clothing of the nobility, but was eventually worn by high-ranking warriors and Shinto priests. Unlike yukata and other common Japanese-style clothing, kariginu are only seen in limited settings, such as when they are worn by Shinto priests at shrines.
Outline
| Date | September 29th (Fri), 2017 |
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| Time | 18:30 - 19:30 (open 18:10 ～ ) |
| Capacity | 50 people * Those who wish to try wearing kariginu (traditional Japanese clothing) should apply at reception on the day. The first 20 people to apply will receive tickets for this experience. |
| Audience | People from overseas and Japanese people who are interested in international cultural exchange. |
| Language | Japanese, English interpretation. |
| Venue | Kokugakuin University Museum |
| Access | 13 minutes' walk from Shibuya Station 15 minutes' walk from Ebisu Station 15 minutes' walk from Omotesando Station *Map |
| Application form | 1. Complete and return web form. 2. Registration will be confirmed by email. *Reservations will be accepted in the order they are received. web form  |
| Organizer | Kokugakuin University Museum |
| Co-host | Faculty of Shinto Studies, Kokugakuin University |
| Cooperation with | 青葉雅楽会 Aoba-gagakukai 萠黃會 Moegi-kai |
| Supported |  平成29年度文化庁 「地域の核となる美術館・歴史博物館支援事業」Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan in the fiscal 2017 |