Utai Hajime (First Singing)
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Category Name：Rites and Festivals (folk belief)
This is one of the agricultural rituals of Aso and an important intangible cultural asset of Japan. It is the first time to sing the 'Onda uta' song, which is held on the 16th of January in the lunar calendar at Kokuzo Shrine.
Municipality
Aso City
Category
Rites and Festivals (folk belief)
Specific Location
Teno, Ichinomiya-machi
Cultural Property Designation
Performance Date(s)
January 16th of the lunar calendar
Performance Location
Kokuzo Shrine