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