Usu-Daiko Dance

Category Name:Furyu (Usu-Daiko Dance)

In this dance, which has a 400-year long tradition, about 20 dancers and singers dance with various combinations of bells and drums that are divided into opposing cosmic forces (ying and yang) . The dance is dynamic and vibrant. The preservation society are tasked with continuing the rain making event and festival.

Municipality

Uki City

Category

Furyu (Usu-Daiko Dance)

Specific Location

Kita-shinden (Honmura), Ogawa-machi

Cultural Property Designation

Ogawa-machi Intangible Folk Cultural Prperty September 16, 1975

Performance Date(s)

Performance Location

Gounoe Shrine

Preservation Society