Miyano Ushiro Usu-Daiko Odori (Mortar Drum Dance)

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Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

This dance is dedicated to the shrine as a rain dance. It consists of 12 drummers, 6 gongs, 1 banner bearer, and 1 donde bearer. This dance was introduced during the Warring States Period. It was often danced to pray for rain.

Municipality

Ashikita Town

Category

Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

Specific Location

Tanoura, Ashikita Town

Cultural Property Designation

Ashikita Town Intangible folk cultural property, March 22, 1979. (Showa 54)

Performance Date(s)

October 18 November

Performance Location

Town Facilities Taura Aso Shrine

Preservation Society

Miyanoushiro Usu Drum Dance Preservation Society