From Ko MATSUSHITA : I composed this choral work for Guangzh ou Children's Palace Choir in the People's Republic of China in 2010, wishing the delicate nuances and delightful rhythm s of Japanese language to be known to the people of many cou ntries.The original song of this work, “Antagata Doko sa”( Where are you all from?), is a warabeuta (traditional Japane se children’s song), which has been usually sung while chil dren are bouncing a temari (handball) . And so, though it ma y be inappropriate to sing in a fast tempo, I do expect this song to be sung with a good pace and a jaunty rhythm to evo ke a cheerful and humorous mood.
