Setsubun at Ninomiya Shrine in Akiruno with Kabuki Dance Sanbaso 節分 三番叟

Setsubun is a Spring Ritual for driving away bad luck and inviting in good luck. At Ninomiya Shrine in Akiruno they have a Kabuki Preservation Society with local performers. At this event they performed Hinazuru Sanbaso, a celebratory dance originally from Noh but with roots going back to ancient times.
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