Higashi Kata-gumi Drum Dance
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Category Name：Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
The Higashi-kata-gumi Drum Dance is one of many Usu-Daiko Odori still preserved in southern Kyushu - especially in Kumamoto and Miyazaki Prefectures. It is called "Usu-Daiko Odori" because the dance is performed while beating a large drum that resembles a mortar (usu). The dancers are divided into two groups and strike the Usu-Daiko and kane (hand gongs) alternately.
Municipality
Yunomae Town
Category
Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
Specific Location
Baba, Yunomae Town
Cultural Property Designation
Yunomae Town Intangible Folk Culture Property August 1, 1969
Performance Date(s)
November 15 Dedicated Dance 1 Votive Dance Performance
Performance Location
Ichifusa-yama Jingu Satomiya Shrine (Yunomae Junior High School)
Preservation Society
Higashi Kata-gumi Drum Dance Preservation Society