Shimotani Taiko Odori (Drum Dance)

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Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

It is said that the drum dance in the Shimotani, Taguchi and Kajiwara areas originated when the Heike clan, who were defeated in the battle of Dannoura, danced it to comfort their hearts and to remember the glorious days of their prosperity. As time went by, people started to dance to pay respect for ancestors, to pray for rain and good harvests. The practice used to start on July 7, and the performance was held on o-bon. 《programs》 Michigake, Uchikomi, Gaku, iri, Mutsuno - maeuta, Mutsuno - hikiuta, Hiki 《composition》 1 kane, 16 drums

Municipality

Itsuki Village

Category

Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

Specific Location

Shimotani, Itsuki Village

Cultural Property Designation

Disignated by Itsuki Village , 20 June,2018

Performance Date(s)

Irregular

Performance Location

Itsuki no matsuri

Preservation Society

Shimotani Drum Dance Preservation Society