Meticulous gagaku “Sante Sanju” and “Kitoku Kitoku”
Meticulous Gagaku ``Sante Sanju'' and ``Kitoku Kitoku'' Gagaku was introduced from mainland China via the Korean peninsula about 1,400 years ago. It is music with the oldest tradition in our country. The gorgeous costumes and elegant dances are an outstanding Japanese art that was perfected over many years with Asuka Tenpyo Muromachi. ``Sante'' is said to have been composed by Empress Jingu to imitate the appearance of Tokawa Myojin appearing at the bow of a ship and taking command and defeating the enemy during the battle with Silla. Also, Buddha...