JAPAN: JAPANESE IMPERIAL GARDEN PARTY

Record ID: 376950

  • Title: JAPAN: JAPANESE IMPERIAL GARDEN PARTY
  • Date: 16th April 1960
  • Summary: Tokyo, JAPAN 12 Apr 1960 (REUTERS) Imperial Palace in Tokyo. 06 CU Cherry blossoms. 09 Emperor Hirohito and the Empress arrive. 24 MS Guests. 26 PAN OF..Musicians. 32 MLS Diplomatic corps. 35 MLS Bugaku dancers. 40 S Diplomat and wife. 42 LS Dance. 48 Ditto. 55 PAN OF..diplomats taking pictures. 00 LS Polo players coming into the field. 04 MS Players. 07 MS
  • Embargoed: 1st May 1960 13:00
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  • Location: Tokyo, JAPAN
  • Country: Japan
  • Topics: Royalty,Royalty
  • Reuters ID: LVATXF1MLPU7FSAX4L7Q76NP0TF
  • Story Text: In palace gardens gorgeous with cherry-blossom, Japanese Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako entertained Japanese members of the diplomatic corps and other dignitaries, Tokyo, Apr 12.

    Over 1,000 guests saw spectacles recalling Japan's diverse culture and lengthy history. Among the garden-party's highlights was a performance of the Bugaku dance - brought from China 1600 years ago - and now only danced on ceremonial occasions; its slow-moving rhythm is accented by ancient lutes and oboes, and bears striking resemblance to Indian and Indonesian dancer.

    Polo - also brought from China, 1500 years ago - fell into general dis-use in the 14th Century, but is another facet of their culture the Japanese keep for special occasions.
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