Yamaga Lantern Festival

Category Name:Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

n this dance , dedicated to Omiya Shrine, women in yukata (light cotton kimono) place lanterns made of Japanese paper on their heads and dance to the tune of "Yohehobushi.

Municipality

Yamaga City

Category

Rites and Festivals (folk belief)

Specific Location

Yamaga

Cultural Property Designation

Yamaga City Intangible Folk Cultural Property December 24, 1970

Performance Date(s)

August 15 & 16

Performance Location

various locations in Yamaga City

Preservation Society