Ogawa Aso Shrine Kida-mai
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Category Name：Rites and Festivals (Folk Belief)
The turtle snake dance is offered up at the autumn festival of Ogawa Aso Shrine. It is called the turtlesnake dance because it represents the goddess Myoken, who is depicted entwined with a snake and upon a turtle. The turtle snake dance is performed by a dozen or so young people and is a sight to behold.
Municipality
Uki City
Category
Rites and Festivals (Folk Belief)
Specific Location
Nishikita-Ogawa (Deki-machi), Ogawa-machi
Cultural Property Designation
Ogawa-machi Intangible Folk Cultural Prperty September 16, 1975
Performance Date(s)
October 15th
Performance Location
Ogawa Aso Shrine
Preservation Society
Ogawa Aso Shrine Kida Dance Preservation Society