-1.xml

-1.xml

Culture,Intangible Heritage

Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Digital interpretation of Gagaku can promote cultural appreciation and understanding, fostering a sense of community and social cohesion. Interactive features and educational resources can showcase the importance of preserving traditional art forms like Gagaku. By highlighting the collaborative nature of Gagaku performances, with musicians and dancers working together in harmony, the art form can serve as a model for fostering cultural exchange and building strong communities. Hotspot: This hotspot on the World Heritage map would link to a dedicated webpage with comprehensive information about Gagaku. The page could feature: Audio recordings and video clips of Gagaku performances, allowing viewers to experience the music and dance firsthand. Detailed explanations of the different instruments and dance styles used in Gagaku. Historical background on the development and evolution of Gagaku over time. Information about the cultural significance of Gagaku in Japanese society. Links to educational resources for teachers and students interested in learning more about Gagaku. A calendar of upcoming Gagaku performances in Japan and around the world. This digital experience would not only raise awareness of this unique art form but also encourage cultural appreciation and understanding, contributing to the goal of sustainable cities and communities.

Various court musicians and dancers over centuries

is51102024

Origins date back to the 6th century AD

hp69@st-andrews.ac.uk

English

Intangible

944

28/03/2024

Gagaku: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagaku

cm x cm x cm

Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan (https://www.bunka.go.jp/english/)

current,36.2048° N,138.2529° E;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagaku

TEXT

The prototype of gagaku was introduced into Japan with Buddhism from China. In 589, Japanese official diplomatic delegations were sent to China (during the Sui dynasty) to learn Chinese culture, including Chinese court music. By the 7th century, the koto (the 13-stringed zither) and the biwa (a short-necked lute) had been introduced into Japan from China. Various instruments, including these two, were the earliest used to play gagaku.

1926