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