Nô Theatre Dance Performance and Demonstration of Japanese Flower Arranging Organized in collaboration with the Comité de la Journée Franco-Japonaise de la Femme-JFJF and the Permanent Delegation of Japan to UNESCO 10 March 2009, Foyer Salle 1, 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

 
Demonstration of Shimai (Dance) by Mrs. Mizue Mori, Master of Nô, expert in the role of Shité – Komparu School.
The Shimai is a short dance accompanied by singing but without music or decoration derived from the Nô Theater. The dancers are dressed only in Montsuki Hakama. This simplicity highlights the work of the actor. The dance presented will be “Hashitomi”, which comes from “Yugao”, inspired by the theme of the novel “The Tale of Genji".
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Photo: © Mizue Mori
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Ikebana (Japanese floral art) by Mrs. Ichiou Tanaka of the Nihon Koryu School.
The Ikebana, traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, aims to make a decorative display of ephemeral materials, carefully arranged in order to replicate the universe. It is both an art and a codified practice.
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Photo: Ikebana © Ichiou Tanaka
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