Okina

おきな　翁

Okina refers to a ritual performance (also called Shikisanban 式三番) as well as to the name of the white mask (also called Hakushiji-jō 白式尉) worn by the main character in that noh. The mask represents a happy old man and is considered sacred. On ceremonial occasions Okina heads a noh program. The Shikisanban ritual goes back to before the creation of noh plays and was seen by Zeami Motokiyo 世阿弥 as the foundation of his art. Versions of Okina are still performed in shrines around Japan by different kinds of performer.

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Kabuki

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