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