Shishi Mai (Lion Dance)
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Category Name:Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
This is a traditional performing art dedicated to the Ushibuka Hachiman Shrine Festival. It consists of male and female lions dancing to the music "Tenten Terereko ・・・・・" (drums and transverse flutes) while performing “Tamatori”(trying to catch the balls held by children in costumes) 《composition》 a male lion, a female lion (both with two adults dancing in each lion costume), two tamatori performers, two drummers, and 40 flutes players.
Municipality
Amakusa City
Category
Lion Dance / Tiger Dance / Bull Dance (Lion Dance)
Specific Location
Miyazaki, Ushibuka-machi
Cultural Property Designation
designated as Amakusa City Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property April 1, 1980
Performance Date(s)
the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of October
Performance Location
Ushibuka Hachimangu Shrine