Chakkirako, traditional dance in Japan
Chakkirako is a dance performed by young girls clad in kimonos.
Dating back to the Edo period, Chakkirako celebrates fishers and their harvests.
Designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Typically performed during the Chakkirako Festival in January.
Combines elements of dance and music with the twirling of colorful sticks.
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