Fukuregi no Shishi-mai & Taiko Odori (Lion Dance Drum Dance)

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Category Name:Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)

On October 21, the Mikoshi will go to the Okariya (temporary shrine), stay overnight, which is called "Okudari"- going down, and return to the main shrine on October 22, which is called "Kangyo" - returning, and "Onobori"- going up. The procession is preceded by men with traveling chests and torige (poles decorated with bird feathers) in front of the mikoshi. Drum dances, lion dances, and Kagura (Shinto music and dance) are dedicated at the time of the "Shutsugyo" (appearance of the Emperor and Empress), "Okariya", and "Kangyo".

Municipality

Amakusa City

Category

Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)

Specific Location

Fukuregi, Amakusa-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Amakusa City Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset May 31, 1992

Performance Date(s)

the 4th Sunday of October (the Sunday closest to the 22nd day of the 10th lunar month)

Performance Location

Fukuregi Juugo-sha Shrine

Preservation Society

Fukurenki Juugosha Shrine Ujiko General Association