Noh Movie. QT Movie
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Noh plays, traditionally samurai's entertainment, first became popular in Kanazawa in the era of Tsunanori (1643-1724), fifth feudal lord of the Maeda family. With the wealth of the Kaga province to support it, an exquisite and refined style of Noh, which came to be known as Kaga Hosho, developed in Kanazawa. Noh in Kanazawa was traditionally enjoyed, not only by aristocrats, but by average citizens as well. There were performances as part of religious ceremonies, performances given by civil servants, and Noh chants were even used as texts for educating children. |