A PERFORMING ART IN MODERN URBAN FESTIVAL-CREATION AND EVOLUTION IN KOCHI YOSAKOI FESTIVAL-

2004-2006年期间的研究结果如下：（1）在2004年高知Yosakoi节期间，对地区比赛场地负责人以及许多作曲家和编舞家进行了采访和听证调查。通过调查，支持团队的角色和特征变得更加清晰。(2)在2005年的Yosakoi节上，一个来自表演者方面的方法是在Jikata-sha（一个领先的“卡车”浮动为PA的船上，公用事业，并指挥游行）的“上町Yosakoi Naruko Ren”，一个完美的出席团队的儿童参与。研究发现，儿童的表演本身与表演艺术一起，对他们自身的成长和进步起着重要的作用。(3)在2006年的，在船上的Jikata-sha的'Obiyamachisuji'街机队的53连续完美的出勤率。接受全国电视采访时，从Jikata-sha的顶部鸟瞰，使我们能够把握整个节日，并透露节日被定位为购物商场的底线。今年夏天，作者出版了一本名为《Korega Kochi no Yosakoi da！“（“这是真实的YOSAKOI节！出版自Iwata-Shoin，Tokyo，ISBN 4 -87294-437-2）。(4)创造与进化。Yosakoi节是基于城镇协会，购物区和地区比赛场所。此外，高知市民自己克服了各种问题。它成功的更关键因素是，首先包括一段曲调“Yosakoi Naruko Odori”，其次是双手拿着几把Narukos（乐器）跳舞，第三是沿着街道游行。Yosakoi节展示了土佐省的精神，以自由和开放为特征，不断激发表演艺术的创造和发展。

Results from a research study during the period of 2004-2006 are following:(1) During the 2004 Yosakoi Festival in Kochi, interview and hearing investigations with responsible staff for the district contest place as well as many composers and choreographers were realized. Through the surveys, roles and characteristics of supporting crew became clearer.(2) At the 2005 Yosakoi Festival, an approach from performers side was made on board the Jikata-sha (a leading "Truck" float for PA's on board, utilities, and commanding the parade) of "Kami-machi Yosakoi Naruko Ren", a perfect-attendance team of children involved. It is found that children's performance itself together with the Jikata-sha play important roles for their own growth and for progress in Yosakoi Festival.(3) At 2006's, on board the Jikata-sha of `Obiyamachisuji' arcade team of 53 consecutive perfect-attendances. Accepting nation-wide TV interviews, bird's eye view from top of the Jikata-sha, enabled us to grasp the entire festival, and it is revealed that the Festival is positioned as a bottom line of the shopping arcade. This summer, the author published a book entitled "Korega Kochi no Yosakoi da!" ("This is real Yosakoi Festival!" published from Iwata-Shoin, Tokyo, ISBN4-87294-437-2).(4) Creation ＆ Evolution. of Yosakoi festival is based on town association, shopping district, and district contest place. Also, Kochi citizens have overcome various issues by themselves. More key factors for its success are, firstly to include a phrase of tune, "Yosakoi Naruko Odori", secondary to dance with a couple of Narukos (instrument) in both hands, and tertiary to parade along the streets. Yosakoi festival is exhibiting the spirit of the Tosa-province that is well characterized by freedom and openness, and constantly inspires creation and evolution of performing arts.