Welcome to Tsuda-no-Boniodori
Tsuda is located at the east end of Tokushima city and faces Kiisuido channel between Shikoku island and Honshu
mainland in Japan. Tsuda has a rich history
as a port and with fishery. Tsuda-no-Boniodori is a summer festival to dedicate to the dead
in the sea. Voice to the sea calls the spirits of their beloved and invites the
dance together. Tsuda has lived with the
sea.
Tsuda-no-Boniodori has a long history
for centuries and used to attract a large crowd for all night dance
during Boni three days in August. Now, Tsuda-no-Boniodori is
smaller but still dances. Four days between 12th and 15th of August, Tsuda-no-Boniodori synchronizes
with Awaodori festival held in the central
area of Tokushima city.
Tsuda-no-Boniodori demands no forms. No
uniforms, no costumes, no dance styles. Nothing is needed. Some carry babies,
some hold ship flags, some dress underclothes. Free and spontaneous. Sincere
and native. Anyone is welcome. Come and join us!
Please contact us at the
email address shown here for further details.