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