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TANKO-BUSHI

2026 Workshop & Talk

CULTURE

Experiencing Japanese Folk Dance

WORKSHOP DATE:

Sat.  July 4  (Time)

CLOSING DATE: 

Wed. July 1  (Time)


Workshop FORM 

"Tanko-bushi" ("Coal Mine Song") is an old Japanese folk song originally sung by coal mine workers in Tagawa city, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The accompanying dance mimics the movements of coal mining.

It is one of the most popular folk dances at Bon Odori Festivals both in Japan and abroad.

Organised by

Supported by

With cooperation from

The Ministry of Education Malaysia

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