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