Cultural Exchange Hall

Watch demonstrations of traditional Ainu performing arts. In addition to traditional Ainu dance, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, there are musical performances of mukkuri (a kind of mouth harp) and tonkori zither.

• • Performing Arts

  Traditional Performing Arts "Sinot" (Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Cultural Exchange Hall

  

  This program carries on the songs and dances as taught directly by those who can pass on these traditions. Distinct traditional performing arts that have taken root in each region will be presented against the backdrop of Hokkaido's beautiful natural landscape.

• • Performing Arts

  Traditional Performing Arts "Imeru" (Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Cultural Exchange Hall

  

  Discover the fascinating audio and visual traces of traditional performing arts preserved in various parts of the world. Imeru (lightening) is a performance that presents traditional performing arts, which were buried in history.

• • Video

  Screening of Short Films "kamuy yukar(Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Cultural Exchange Hall

  

  Enjoy dynamic animations (films) based on Ainu legends.
  1. The Boy Who Brought Down a Kamuy
  2. The Solar Deity Caught by Evil Fox