Summer tradition "Nagaragawa Firewood Noh"|Crowdfunding to be held this summer

2021.06.16

The Culture and Arts Division of Gifu City Hall is crowdfunding until Monday, August 16 for the summer tradition "Nagaragawa Firewood Noh" (9/11). The target amount is 1 million yen, and it will be used for online live distribution of performances and corona countermeasure expenses.

The Nagaragawa firewood program began in Showa 61 and is scheduled to be held for the 34th time this year. Last year, it was canceled due to the influence of the new corona. In the past, performances were funded by city taxes and corporate sponsorship, but this summer's event will cost operating costs for a new way of life.

Donations can be made on the hometown tax payment site "Furusato Choice", payment slips, or cash (at the counter). If a donor applies to watch the performance (capacity is scheduled to be 1,300 people), the bleachers will be given priority. Applications for viewing will be announced on the website in mid-July. The online live streaming will be announced when it is ready.

Tell us about the traditional culture evening "Nagara River Firewood Noh"

A summer tradition in Gifu City that takes place against the backdrop of the Nagara River, which is selected as one of the 100 best waters, Mt. Kinka, and Gifu Castle. It is a traditional event with a history of 1300 years, and the ceremony of burning by cormorants is symbolized. Many citizen volunteers participate in the operation.