Hanagasa Ondo

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Hanagasa Ondo (花笠音頭) is a folk song from Yamagata prefecture, Japan. The name literally means "flower straw-hat song." It accompanies a local community dance called the "Hanagasa Odori." (花笠踊り)

The song is in typical swung ondo rhythm, and features a kakegoe found in no other song; "Ha Yassho Makkasho!" The dance is performed with a simple straw hat decorated with synthetic flowers. It is usually performed by women, but men can also join in. However, the movements to the dance are slightly different for each sex.

[edit] Excerpt from Hanagasa Ondo

Oraga zaisho ni kite miyashanse kome no CHOI CHOI! kakegoe naruki ga ojigi suru Ha Yassho! Makkasho! Shan Shan Shan!

Rough Translation:

Oh come here and see, The heads of rice have matured, And bow low with fruit.