Kita-Sougawa Shishi-mai (Lion Dance)
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Category Name：Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
In the 5th year of the Kanbun Era (1665), there was both a poor harvest and an epidemic. The villagers dedicated a lion dance to Itsukushima Shrine to pray for deliverence. “Pendulum” dancers are elementary school boys and girls. Lion dancers are adults.
Municipality
Kosa Town
Category
Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
Specific Location
Sougawa, Kosa Town
Cultural Property Designation
Performance Date(s)
9-Oct
Performance Location
Itsukushima Shrine
Preservation Society
Kita-Sogawa Lion Dance Preservation Society
