Kugino Tawara (Rice Bale) Odori
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Category Name:Furyu (Rice Bale Dance)
This dance was originally performed in Hyuga, and was introduced to Furusato around 1893 via Tano in Hitoyoshi. Originally, it was just a musical piece with shamisen and shime-daiko drums, but past performers added lyrics, and it took on its current style. It has been handed down by the people of the Furusato and Tagashira areas as a part of the Harvest Festival. 《Composition》 1 singer, 2 or 3 shamisen players, 1 drummer, 15 dancers
Municipality
Minamata City
Category
Furyu (Rice Bale Dance)
Specific Location
Sumiyoshi Shrine in Kugino
Cultural Property Designation
Minamata City Intangible Folk Cultural Property October 24, 1972
Performance Date(s)
Irregular
Performance Location
Furusawa/Taatama/Ariki
Preservation Society
Kugino Tawara Odori Preservation Society