2011/02/18

Animals in Art - Hiroshi Watanabe - Sarumawashi



Samurai Aikichi, Suo Sarumawashi

Sarumawashi, literally “monkey dancing” evolved over a 1000-year history in Japan. Ancient Japanese chronicles refer to it as a form of religious ritual designed to protect the horses of warriors. It later developed into a popular form of festival entertainment, and was performed all over Japan from temples to imperial courts. Today, Sarumawashi is ranked alongside Noh and Kabuki as one of the oldest and most traditional of Japan’s performing arts. It features acrobatic stunts and comedic skits performed by highly trained macaque monkeys.





The reason for Sarumawashi's ongoing popularity lies in the charm and agility of the Japanese macaque monkey. Sarumawashi showcases the natural physical prowess of the Japanese monkey by combining acrobatic stunts with comical skits and dances. The monkey and trainer perform as one unit to create a bond between man and primate


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Kanpei Counting Fingers, Suo Sarumawashi




Aikichi, Suo Sarumawashi



Aikichi with Bamboo Steve, Suo Sarumawashi



Kosuke, Suo Sarumawashi



Choromatsu, Suo Sarumawashi



Choromatsu 2, Suo Sarumawashi




Genki, Suo Sarumawashi



Fukunosuke’s Hands, Suo Sarumawashi



Big in Bucket, Suo Sarumawashi



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