Message from Prime Minister Kishida on the Occasion of the Inscription of "Furyu-odori" on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

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[Title] Message from Prime Minister Kishida on the Occasion of the Inscription of "Furyu-odori" on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

[Place]

[Date] November 30, 2022

[Source] Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet

[Notes] Provisional translation

[Full text]

"Furyu-odori," which have been passed down in various forms throughout Japan, such as Bon-odori and Nenbutsu-Odori, represents people' s hopes and prayers for a tranquil life.

I sincerely welcome the inscription of such Furyu-odori ritual folk dances on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

I would like to ensure that the 41 "Furyu-odori" ritual folk dances that have been handed down for generations in different regions will be passed on to the next generation and promoted both at home and abroad.