DiscoverNikkei.org - Exhibit Opening -- Passing the Fan: Traditional Japanese Dance in Oregon, January 20 - April 27, 2008, Portland, OR - Comments http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2102 Comments for "Exhibit Opening -- Passing the Fan: Traditional Japanese Dance in Oregon, January 20 - April 27, 2008, Portland, OR" en Exhibit Opening -- Passing the Fan: Traditional Japanese Dance in Oregon, January 20 - April 27, 2008, Portland, OR http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2102 <p><strong>Passing the Fan: Traditional Japanese Dance in Oregon</strong><br /> January 20 - April 27, 2008</p> <p>New exhibit opens Sunday, January 20, 2008<br /> Reception 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.</p> <p><em>Nihon buyo</em> (traditional Japanese dance) is a celebrated art form with roots tracing back to the 16th century in Japan. Unlike Kabuki, <em>Nihon buyo</em> is most often practiced by women, who may play male roles on the stage, performing special dances, with beautiful sets and elaborate costumes helping to communicate traditional stories and themes.</p> <p><a href="http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2102">read more</a></p> http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum/en/node/2102#comment Pacific Northwest Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:49:39 -0800 Oregon Nikkei 2102 at http://www.discovernikkei.org/forum