Secrets Of Kabuki Makeup, Kabuki Masks, And Kabuki TheaterCheck out Secrets about Kabuki Makeup, Kabuki Masks, and Kabuki Souvenirs. Discounts for Japanese Kabuki Theater in Tokyo.
Fun Facts About Kabuki Theater And Kabuki MakeupKabuki play is a bit like a soap opera - its all about love, revenge and secrets.Kabuki theater started during the Edo period, so its a part of Ancient Japanese culture. The Japanese government didn't like the sexually provocative elements in Kabuki theater at the time, and in order to tone it down Women Actors were not allowed to play in Kabuki theater any more. From 1629 only male actors perform in Kabuki plays. Male kabuki actors play the roles of females. See More: More Fun facts about Life In Japanese Culture Where To See Kabuki Theater?
Kabukiza Theater in Ginza Tokyo, is the best place to see Japanese Kabuki Theater. Ancient Japanese culture comes to life in these shows.The Kabuki plays take 3 hours, but you can buy tickets for just one act of Kabuki Theater, which takes about 30 minutes. You can also rent English headphones. See More: Kabuki Theater in Ginza Here's The #1 Souvenir From Kabuki Make upThe most exciting part of the Kabuki theater is the dramatic Kabuki makeup (Kabuki Masks) worn by the actors.The makeup 'Kabuki masks' create a white painted face. The colors of 'Kabuki masks' are symbolic. They give a clue of the gender, age or status of each character. A Kabuki mask also hints on the temper and personality of the character. Each actor applies his own make up, in a process that takes hours. The thick coat of white makeup is made from rice powder. On top of the white color of the Makeup, the eyes and mouth are painted in red and black lines. The most common colors used in Kabuki Theater are dark red, which represents anger, passion, or brutality, and dark blue, which represents melancholy or hopelessness. A common souvenir from Kabuki theater and Kabuki make up is a silk handkerchief that the actors pressed to their faces to make a print of their makeup. Continue Reading:
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