Photos, videos and docs of Jonathan Cohen, with the keywords: "Noh"

A Venerable Old Man – National Arboretum, Washington DC

nobody@ipernity.com (Jonathan Cohen) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:34:38 +0000

In the Japanese Noh Theater, the traditional dance of Okina (Venerable Old Man) is performed only at the new year to wish for peace and tranquility in the world, as well as to invoke blessing and good fortune. The character in the title role wears a white, old-man mask while performing a slow dance based on ancient purification rites.

Year of the Rabbit – National Arboretum, Washington D.C.

nobody@ipernity.com (Jonathan Cohen) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:05:09 +0000

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Do not rely on the rabbit's foot for good luck; after all, it didn't work out too well for the rabbit!

- Anonymous

First Ikebana Arrangement of the New Year – National Arboretum, Washington D.C.

nobody@ipernity.com (Jonathan Cohen) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:08:32 +0000

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People in Japan mark the beginning of a new year by paying special attention to the first time certain activities take place. From dreaming to bathing, writing haiku to hearing birdsong – these seemingly mundane actions set the tone for the coming year. In my case, this is my first photo of an Ikebana arrangement taken in the Year of the Rabbit.

"First sunrise
Surprises the moon rabbit
Awakening"

- Hidenori Hiruta

Green Mountain Viewing Stone – National Arboretum, Washington DC

nobody@ipernity.com (Jonathan Cohen) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:34:31 +0000

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Mountain Stream Viewing Stone – National Arboretum, Washington D.C.

nobody@ipernity.com (Jonathan Cohen) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:17:05 +0000

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As you sit on the hillside, or lie prone under the trees of the forest, or sprawl wet-legged by a mountain stream, the great door, that does not look like a door, opens.

- Stephen Graham, The Gentle Art of Tramping