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