Shimoura Shishi-mai (Lion Dance)
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Category Name：Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
Two children control one lion: one controls the lion's head, and the other controls the body. There are red lones and blue lions, and they dance for about 30 minutes in two parts. Ball-wielding children placate the lions.
Municipality
Amakusa City
Category
Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
Specific Location
Shimoura-machi
Cultural Property Designation
Performance Date(s)
the 3rd Sunday in October
Performance Location
Shimoura Shrine