Manzai (written in different kanji from the main topic Manzai) which is said to be the origin of manzai is a form of entertainment that started in the Heian period to deliver a congratulatory speech for the New Year along with chanting and dancing.
漫才の発祥と言われる万歳（まんざい）は、平安時代から始まった芸能で、新年を言祝ぐ（ことほぐ）歌舞である。