Nakamiyaji-no-Shishi-mai (Lion Dance)
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Category Name:Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
This lion dance used to be dedicated to and performed at Shichisho-gu (Miyaji Shrine), but was discontinued for about 60 years. In 2016 the Miyaji Lion Dance Preservation Society revived it in a new style with reference to other lion dances both in and outside the prefecture, and rededicated it to Shichiisho-gu.
Municipality
Kumamoto City
Category
Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
Specific Location
Miyaji, Jonan-machi
Cultural Property Designation
Performance Date(s)
Irregular
Performance Location
Miyaji Shrine
Preservation Society
Miyaji Lion Dance Preservation Society