NISHIKIGI - Japanese NOH play

Nishikigi (The Brocade Sprig of Courtship) is a Noh play that is based on episodes from the poetry storybooks Toshiyori-zuinō and Shūchushō. The play is woven with Japanese waka poems about nishikigi and hosonuno.
Plot:
The play tells the story of a man who laments his unrequited love.
The man places a nishikigi bough in front of his beloved's house, but it rots away.
The man's hosonuno don't meet, just like the woman refuses to meet him.
The man eventually experiences joy when his love comes to fruition.
Noh plays:
Noh plays are a type of Japanese theater that combine music, dance, and acting.
Noh plays often recreate scenes from well-known Japanese literature.
Noh plays use masks, costumes, and props to convey emotions.
Noh plays are influenced by Zen Buddhism and ink painting
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This is amazing. Never knew about Noh plays. Great job!🎉😊

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Me at three AM:

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what in god's name did i just discover

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@JoltedAlive the most awesome love story. It’s a Noh play from Japan.

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Something awesome😊 thanks for watching