Kyogen Demonstration & Ballet Rehearsal Held at the Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theater

On April 3, 2025, the Embassy of Japan in Georgia together with the State Ballet of Georgia co-organized Kyogen Demonstration with Masterclass and Ballet Rehearsal in the scope of Japan Weeks in Georgia at the Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theater. A stage actress active in Stockholm, Ms. Komaki Yuu presented one of Japanese artistic tradition, Kyogen to ballet dancers in Georgia. 

Kyogen, a form of traditional Japanese comic theater, dating back to the 14th century, provides humorous interludes between Noh plays. It is known for its lively, exaggerated style and satirical commentary on human nature. Both Noh and Kyogen were inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008 and some of the actors are certified as Japanese Living National Treasures.  
Follwoing the ballet rehearsal of “Serenade” performed by soloists of the State Ballet of Georgia, Mr. Goto Masaaki and Ms. Mariam Eloshvili, Ambassador Ishizuka, together with Ms. Nina Ananiashvili, watched a demonstration of Kyogen.  

Ms. Komaki performed one of the Kyogen dances “Komai” for the audiences including Ambassador Ishizuka, and other members of the State Ballet of Georgia. During the master class, members of the ballet troupe also took the stage to follow Ms. Komaki's example and perform Komai dance with Japanese fans in their hands.  

The Embassy of Japan in Georgia will hold various cultural events in April in the scope of “Japan Weeks 2025 in Georgia” to coincide with the blooming of cherry blossoms.