Mutaguchi Shishi-mai (Lion Dance)

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Category Name:Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)

《Programs》 A lion dance at a shrine by visiting lions (a male and a female): the male-and-female lion dance is performed followed by the female lion dance; a fighting-over-a-peony dance (male and female lions); and the male lion dance. 《Composition》 Male and female lions (performed by two handlers each. Later, during the male lion's dance, three handlers - one on the shoulders of another, with two handling the lion's head), two drums, three flutes.

Municipality

Kumamoto City

Category

Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)

Specific Location

Mutaguchi-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Performance Date(s)

October 17th

Performance Location

Hamada-Aso Shrine

Preservation Society

Mutaguchi Lion Dance Preservation Society