I went to see "Takigi-noh" performance in Yamato, Gifu.    "Takigi-noh" is a kind of ritual dedication of noh performance that is supposed to be performed outdoor with the light of firewood.  "Kurusu-Zakura(Kurusu Cherry Tree)" is an original noh performance for this particular Myoken Shrine in Gifu.     "Kurusu-Zakura" performance was exciting but it was  amplified and lighted with technical staff from maybe TV and FM station or something.   I did not like that the sound was altered and the direction of their singing was messed up.   However, the style of movement of their body and music were simply beautiful.  Since We got there in the early afternoon, we could also get to see the dedication of "Dengaku & Shishimai" (dancing and music originally performed at agricultural festivals)  to the god of the shrine.    The Dengaku is not as famous as the "Kurusu-Zakura" but it is simply ritual and beautifully quiet.   It was impressive that almost all children watched the performance very quietly and calmly.    Without explanation and reputation, it seems to be  holy to everyone.　（日本語や画像は続きに）