HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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China
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Korea
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Japan
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Vietnam
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kabuki is a Japanese traditional theatre form, which originated in the Edo period at the beginning of the seventeenth century and was particularly popular among townspeople.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kabuki literally means, song and dance. It was founded in the early 17th century in Kyoto by a female temple dancer, Izumo no Okuni.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kabuki is a world-renowned form of traditional Japanese performance art. Incorporating music, dance, and mime with elaborate costumes and sets, kabuki dramas depict tales derived from regional myths and history. Though internationally acclaimed today, its origins were humble and somewhat controversial.
Detailed explanation-4: -Kabuki is the most popular traditional style of Japanese drama. It has been named as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.