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Awa Odori Dancers

Tue, January 25, 2011, by Muza-chan

Awa Odori is a folk dance festival originating in the Tokushima Prefecture (Shikoku Island). Groups of dancers and musicians are parading through the streets, wearing traditional dance costumes, chanting and singing.

Each group has two types of dancers, men and women, dancing different routines.
Here’s a representative group of women, dressed in yukata, in tight formation, making small steps and graceful hand gestures:

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Kagurazaka Awa Odori, Tokyo
Kagurazaka Awa Odori, Tokyo
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EXIF Info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400
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