Kazurasou Drum Dance
Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
This dance is said to commemorate a battle between the Genji and Heike clans. There are a total of 18 performers in the dance: Kashira (the head), two Waki (sides), two Seki, 5 bell ringers, and 3 flag bearers for the Genji side. Five clowns for the Heike side. It is a unique dance with a bold local character.
Municipality
Taragi Town
Category
Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
Specific Location
Taragi, Taragi Town
Cultural Property Designation
Tragi Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property May 19, 1971
Performance Date(s)
October 21 (Ebisu Shrine Annual Festival)
Performance Location
Ebisu Shrine
Preservation Society
Kazurasou Taiko Odori Presrvation Society