The 62 Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Promotion Association
- subsidy category
- Regional Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
2018 Tokyo Area Arts and Culture Grant (Initial Application)
Business Overview
In 1957, Awa Odori was started as a revitalization project by the shopping district in front of Koenji Station, and gradually expanded, and now, 62 years later, it has become an event of the entire Koenji area. The purpose of this event is to connect "people to people" and "people to communities," to promote the prosperity of local communities, and to contribute to cultural exchange with other countries and regions in Japan. Outline of the project Subtitle: "Dance passionately, put your thoughts in your eyes" Content: Sunday, Saturday, August 25, from 17:00 to 20:00 The Awa Odori performance will be held at a total of 8 dance halls around JR Koenji Station. In addition, indoor stage performances were held at two venues in the area. Participants: 168 groups, 12,000 people in total * 2 days total audience: 470,000 on 25th (Sat), 460,000 on 26th (Sun) Staff: Organizing committee (Directors of local shopping associations, community associations, etc.), co-sponsoring organization (Suginami Ward), volunteers (It is mainly for university students and adults. Cooperation with neighboring elementary and junior high schools.) Stage performance: Held at 2 venues, Cecion Suginami and Za Koenji. It is popular for its composition that makes full use of lighting and sound, which is different from the performance on the street.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 26th (Sun)
- Venues
- Around JR Koenji Station (Suginami Ward, Tokyo)
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Profile
NPO Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Promotion Association
Awa Odori, which has developed as a traditional performing art of Tokushima, is held every summer as a local event called "Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori" in Koenji, Suginami Ward, aiming to pass on the history of Awa Odori to the future and take root as a local culture. In addition, in order to attract people who love Awa Odori, they hold performances and experience programs throughout the year, and perform in various regions in Japan and overseas to promote its spread. They are also working to contribute to "human development" and "town development" through Awa Odori.