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