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