Awaji Puppet Theatre

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf theatre
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Awaji_Island
gptkbp:audience Local and international visitors
gptkbp:collaborations Local artists and musicians
With contemporary artists
gptkbp:community_engagement Interactive performances
gptkbp:community_involvement Local community participation
gptkbp:community_role Cultural preservation
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Continues to inspire new generations.
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Promotes_Japanese_culture_abroad
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Represents_Awaji_Island's_heritage
gptkbp:demographics All age groups
gptkbp:depicts Puppet design and staging
gptkbp:design Elaborate and colorful costumes
gptkbp:educational_programs Workshops and demonstrations
gptkbp:festivals gptkb:Awaji_Puppet_Festival
Participates in various festivals
gptkbp:founded 17th century
gptkbp:historical_significance Preserves ancient traditions
gptkbp:historicalRecords Documented since the Edo period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Awaji Puppet Theatre
gptkbp:impact Influenced_by_Chinese_puppetry
gptkbp:inspiration Influenced modern puppetry
gptkbp:location Awaji_Island,_Japan
gptkbp:material Wood and fabric
gptkbp:media_coverage Television and documentaries
gptkbp:musicStyle Shamisen_music
gptkbp:narrativeStyle Folklore_and_historical_tales
gptkbp:notable_feature Three-man operation for each puppet
gptkbp:notableFeature Historical dramas
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Katsura_Bunjiro
gptkbp:officialLanguage Japanese
gptkbp:performance Typically 2-3 hours
Regularly scheduled shows
Synchronization of movements
gptkbp:performances Love,_betrayal,_and_honor
Tours_abroad
Traditional_Japanese_puppetry
gptkbp:recognizes Cultural heritage site
gptkbp:related_engine Craftsmanship and artistry
gptkbp:scholarships Research on traditional arts
gptkbp:season Year-round performances
gptkbp:senses Narration and music
gptkbp:size Life-sized puppets
gptkbp:style Traditional performing arts
Led by master puppeteers
gptkbp:technique Manipulation of puppets
gptkbp:tourism Attracts_tourists_to_Awaji_Island
gptkbp:training Apprenticeship system
gptkbp:type Bunraku
Large_puppets
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Awaji_Puppet_Theatre_Hall
gptkbp:workshops Educational programs for schools