Fiscal 2003 Open Lecture No. 1

The Research Centre for Japanese Traditional Music of Kyoto City University of Arts will hold an open lecture on Saturday, February 7, 2004.

Open Lecture

Title:

“Kami and hotoke: What fieldwork on music and physical movement in traditional Japanese ritual contexts tells us”

Date and Time:

Saturday, February 7, 2004, 2:30 to 4:15 pm
(Venue open from 2 pm)

Venue:

Lecture Room 1, 5th floor, Campus Plaza Kyoto

North side of Kyoto Station, at the west end of the Central Post Office block

Phone: 075-353-9120 Fax: 075-353-9121

Contents:

Lecture (in Japanese): “Kami and hotoke: What fieldwork on music and physical movement in traditional Japanese ritual contexts tells us”

    KIKKAWA Shuuhei, Professor of the Research Centre for Japanese Traditional Music

The lecture will examine the manifestations of kami and hotoke as realized through music and bodily movement in the traditional religious rituals of Japan. Many examples will be shown from videos taken throughout Japan by the lecturer during his fieldwork.

Seating is limited to 250 persons. Seats will be available free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis. Please come directly to the venue. Sponsored by Kyoto City University of Arts

Inquiries:

Office of the Research Centre for Japanese Traditional Music, 075-334-2240

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