Kuma-chiho no Usu-Daiko Odori (Mortar Drum Dance) (Shoya)
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Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
In ancient times, this dance was mainly a religious Shinto shrine dedication for rain, an abundant harvest, and victory. It was also performed at various other celebratory or prayer-fulfilled events. There are 15 in this troupe. The leading formation is made up of 5 drummers, with a chief and two drummers from each of the waki and seki positions. There are also children with gongs, and 5 opposing kari-oni drummers.
Municipality
Asagiri Town
Category
Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
Specific Location
Shoya (Fukada-higashi, Asagiri Town)
Cultural Property Designation
Kumamoto Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property November 29, 1999
Performance Date(s)
No fixed date
Performance Location
Preservation Society
Shoya Chiku Usu Daiko Odori Preservation Society