Houchigawa Shigadan Shichi Odori
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This dance was introduced by a mendicant priest from Oita Prefecture, and represents resistance by farmers against the tyranny of the samurai. 《Composition》 1 singer, 2 shamisen players, 1 drummer, 15 dancers.
Municipality
Minamata City
Category
Other
Specific Location
Cultural Property Designation
Minamata City Intangible Folk Cultural Property March 25, 1994
Performance Date(s)
Irregular
Performance Location
Houchigawa
Preservation Society
Houchigawa Shigadan Shichi Odori Preservation Society