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Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater with roots tracing back to the Edo Period.It is recognized as one of Japan’s three major classical theaters along with Noh and Bunraku,and has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Kabuki is recognized internationally as one of Japan’s great performing arts.Essentially,a popular theatre has always reflected the tastes and fashions of the townspeople.With a history stretching back over 400 years,this all-male theater form has a vast repertoire that is still performed,ranging from antique pieces that are hundreds of years old right up to brand new theatrical experiments.

The word “ka-bu-ki” itself is made up of three characters that mean “song” (ka-歌),“dance” (bu-舞) and“acting skill”(ki-伎),indicating the composite nature of this art that includes elements of music,dance and drama,disciplines that would in most other cases be performed separately.

Vietnam Water Puppet

Vietnam Water Puppet goes along with history of over 4000 years.The traditional form of art was created when locals were working on the rice field.First it entertained the farmers,then it was performed on the stages for guests during the festivals.This performance has been conserved through generations until today.Unlike the shadow puppetry found in other Asian countries such as Cambodia,Myanmar,Thailand,the puppet shows held throughout Vietnam take place over a waist-deep pool of water.A water puppet show will not only demonstrate for the outstanding performance but also the unique,long-established culture,customs of the S-shaped country.Considered as one of the most indigenous cultural traits of Vietnam,it would be a big miss if travelers do not watch the Vietnamese traditional puppet show in their Vietnam trip.

1.What are the three major classical theaters in Japan?

2.What does Kabubi mean in English?

3.Where does the Water Puppet Show take place?

4.What unique Chinese art performances do you know? Could you list some of them?