Usu-Daiko Dance of Kuma Region (Oniki)

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Category Name:Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

This usudaiko dance was handed down by the eldest sons of Oniki-machi, families who were members of the dance troupe from the age of 15 leaving the troupe at about 30, but this is now changing. The dance is comprised of five usu-daiko (one head drummer, two side drummers, and two seki drummers), five gong players, a singer, a banner bearer, and a caretaker. (1) Niwa-iri (Atama-no-niwa-iri, Waki-no-niwa-iri, Seki-no-niwa-iri), (2) Uta-iri, (3) Nakaseki, (4) Kyogou (5) Hiki

Municipality

Hitoyoshi City

Category

Furyu (Mortar Drum Dance)

Specific Location

Onigi-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Kumamoto Prefecture Designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, June 26, 1961 (Showa 36)

Performance Date(s)

Irregular

Performance Location

various events : e.g. festivals, trade fairs, concerts, etc.

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