Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo organiseert expositie over traditionele Japanse toneelvorm ‘Noh’
TOKIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, een prestigieus internationaal hotel in Shinjuku, Tokio, houdt van 1 tot 29 juni 2017 een speciale tentoonstelling met de titel “Enjoying Japan’s Traditional Performing Art Noh”. Dit is het tweede jaar op rij dat het hotel een speciale expositie over Noh organiseert in samenwerking met het Nationale Theater voor Noh. Dit jaar is de tentoonstelling gewijd aan “Hagoromo (de gevederde mantel)”, een beroemd Noh-toneelstuk dat is geïnspireerd op legendes over hemelse boodschapsters. De expo toont traditionele uit hout gesneden Noh-maskers, fijn geweven Noh-kostuums en andere aanverwante rekwisieten van Noh-voorstellingen. Op 13 juni houdt Noh-acteur Yoshimasa Kanze een speciale opvoering van “Hagoromo”, gevolgd door een speciale lunch. Gasten hebben nog een unieke kans om dit klassieke toneel van dichtbij te zien tijdens een gratis Noh-opvoering in de hoofdlobby, op 21 juni om 17.00 uur. Deze korte demonstratie is voor bezoekers en hotelgasten.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts the Exhibition of “Noh” Japanese Traditional Performing Art |
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TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special exhibition entitled “Enjoying Japan’s Traditional Performing Art Noh” from June 1 st to 29 th, 2017. This is the second consecutive year that the hotel will host a special Noh exhibition in cooperation with the National Noh Theatre. This year’s exhibition focuses upon “Hagoromo (Feather Robe)”, a famous Noh play based upon the celestial maiden legend, and will display traditional carved wooden Noh masks, intricately woven Noh costumes, and other related artistic props used in Noh performances. During this exhibition, a special performance of “Hagoromo” will be held by prominent Noh performer Yoshimasa Kanze on June 13 th followed by a special luncheon. Another unique opportunity to see this classic stage art up close will be during a free Noh demonstration in the Main Lobby, on June 21 st at 5:00 p.m. This short demonstration is for both visitors and staying guests. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170522005076/en/  In the exhibition of Japanese Traditional Performing Art “Noh” hosted by Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, the Noh masks and costumes will be on display. (Photo: Business Wire)
“ Noh” has been performed for over 600 years since its creation in the Muromachi Period, and is the oldest theatrical art performed in the world. In recognition of the highly refined acting and artistic performances of Noh and its influence upon various genre of modern art around the world to this day, Noh was registered as a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008. Our hotel is pleased to provide its guests, 75% of whom are overseas visitors from 100 different countries, with the opportunity to enjoy the Noh Play “Hagoromo” exhibition as part of our Japanese cultural experience programs. About the Keio Plaza Hotel Keio Plaza Hotel Toky o is one of Japan’s leading international hotels. Our hotel boasts of over 20 restaurants and bars, and we host a wide range of local and international guests who visit us for our welcoming facilities, warm hospitality and unique services that allow them to experience Japanese culture, including our Hello Kitty themed rooms, wedding kimono experience,tea ceremony, ikebana experience and many others. For more information, please visit our website, YouTube, Facebook orInstagram. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170522005076/en/ Contacts Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo |
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