Kamura-Aso-Ichinomiya Shrine Hono Shishi-mai (Dedicated Lion Dance)

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

After the Setto-watashi Ceremony is conducted at the shrine, the lion dance leaves the house of the former Setto, dances around the shrine hall, and then goes to the house of the new Setto. This is a ritual performed at Kamura Aso Ichinomiya Shrine.《Composition》 Male and female lions (both with 2 handlers), 5 shamisen players, 1 large drum, 1 small drum, 5 flutes, 2 clappers, 1 Setto, and two shimenawa holders.

Municipality

Kumamoto City

Category

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

Specific Location

Yonetsuka, Ueki-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Performance Date(s)

Performance Location

Kamura-Aso-Ichinomiya Shrine

Preservation Society