Ritual dance in Takamatsu

Ritual dance in Takamatsu

An indigenous ritual dance is performed in the Kagawa Prefecture capital of Takamatsu, western Japan, on March 25, 2023, to celebrate its listing on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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