Hanaoka-kita Shishi-mai (Lion Dance)

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

This has been performed since the days of the old domains, but when Sashiki Village was divided into Hanaoka East and North in 1900, the male and female lion heads were shared. Presentations are made at the Sashiki Suwa Shrine Grand Festival and the Ashikita Town Cultural Festival.

Municipality

Ashikita Town

Category

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

Specific Location

Hanaoka-kita, Ashikita Town

Cultural Property Designation

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

Performance Date(s)

at the time of the Shrine Grand Festival

Performance Location

Suwa Shrine

Preservation Society

Hanaoka-Kita Shishimai Dance Preservation Society