Toukoji Drum Dance
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Category Name：Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
This dance is said to commemorate a battle between the Genji and Heike clans. Eighteen people in total perform this dynamic performance full of local color. Dancers: Kashira (the head), 2 Waki (sides), 2 Seki, 5 bell ringers, and 3 flag bearers for the Genji side. Five clowns for the Heike side.
Municipality
Taragi Town
Category
Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)
Specific Location
Kurohiji, Taragi Town
Cultural Property Designation
Taragi Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property February 26, 1974
Performance Date(s)
November 9 (Ougu Shrine Annual Festival)
Performance Location
Ougu Shrine
Preservation Society
Touko-ji Taiko Odori Preservation Society
