Munakata Mangyou

Category Name:Furyu (Furyu Style Dance)

This consists of one drummer, two flutes, one gong, two maki, and about 10 dancers.1716 to 1736,Characteristics: During the Hirosaho period(1716 to 1736), when there was a drought, a traveling priest named Gan'yo introduced this dance as a rain-making ritual. The dance is performed with gourds in the hands.

Municipality

Yamaga City

Category

Furyu (Furyu Style Dance)

Specific Location

Munakata

Cultural Property Designation

Yamaga City Intangible Folk Cultural Property December 24, 1970

Performance Date(s)

the 1st Sunday of October

Performance Location

Munakata Hachiman-gu Shrine

Preservation Society

Munakata Mangyo Preservation Society