Shima no Amagoi Dora Taiko (Island Rain Dance with Gong)

Category Name:Production and Livelihood

It is said to have started with the Great Famine of Tempo. A large gong (big drum) from the 8th year of the Tempo Era (1837) still remains. Participants: twenty-five female gong pullers, various gong players (two leaders, six minor players), two flute players, and two guides              

Municipality

Uki City

Category

Production and Livelihood

Specific Location

Nishi-shimogou Shima, Matsubaase-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Performance Date(s)

Performance Location

Shima-ku Community Hall, within Matsubase-machi

Preservation Society