Shumei can refer to any of the following: ... Shūmei (襲名, lit. name succession) are grand naming ceremonies held in Kabuki theatre. Most often, a number of actors will participate in a single ceremony, taking on new stage-names. These stagenames, most often those of the actor`s father, grandfather, or teacher, are passed down between generations of actors` lineages, and hold great hono.....
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