Uwade Ishizaka Bo Odori (Stick/Staff Dance)
Category Name:Furyu (Stick/Staff Dance)
This dance has been handed down and is derived from the ancient art of stick combat which was often used to protect villages and communities. The dance troupe is made up of 12 stick-wielding dancers and also 3 boys and 3 girls, aged 10 to 12, who brandish sickles.
Municipality
Asagiri Town
Category
Furyu (Stick/Staff Dance)
Specific Location
Hama-no-ue(Sue, Asagiri Town)
Cultural Property Designation
Asagiri Town Intangible Folk Cultural Property April 1, 1983
Performance Date(s)
Performance Location
Preservation Society
Uwade Ishizaka Bo Odori Preservation Society