Iwayagawa chi Usu Daiko (Mortar Drum Dance)
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Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
This is said to have been handed down since the Edo period. It is believed to have originated when warriors who boasted of their strength paraded and danced through the festive halls during victory celebrations after battles were over. It is performed at village celebrations, village festivals, and town cultural festivals.
Municipality
Ashikita Town
Category
Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
Specific Location
Iwayagawachi, Ashikita Town
Cultural Property Designation
Ashikita Town Intangible folk cultural property, April 15, 1994 (Heisei 6)
Performance Date(s)
Irregular
Performance Location
Preservation Society
Iwayagawachi Kawauchi Usu Drum Dancing Preservation Society