Fushiki Bo Odori (Stick/Staff Dance)

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Category Name:Furyu (Stick/Staff Dance)

The stick and small sword used in the martial arts were adapted into a dance in the early Meiji period (1868-1912), incorporating Satsuma dance. The dance was discontinued for a while, but was revived in 1973, and although it used to be performed only by men, it is now being preserved with the addition of women.

Municipality

Ashikita Town

Category

Furyu (Stick/Staff Dance)

Specific Location

Fushiki, Ashikita Town

Cultural Property Designation

Ashikita Town Intangible folk cultural property, July 1, 1980 (Showa 55)

Performance Date(s)

Irregular

Performance Location

District Events

Preservation Society

Fushiki Stick Dance Preservation Society