Kanegusuku Lion Dance - Okinawahotel reservationOTS

Kanegusuku Lion Dance

 Event date
2018年09月24日～2018年09月24日
 Event place
In Kanegusuku village
 URL
http://www.okinawastory.jp/event/600009401
This is a traditional event carried out each year on August 15th in according to the old lunar calendar.　It is told that the event started about 200 years ago after driving off disasters and plague from the village as a pray for bumper crops. On that day, after sunset a performance dedicated to Kamiya, and after this it will be a procession praying for safety and good health.

Date of the event: Monday (compensatory holiday), September 24, 2018 (15th day of 8th month of lunar calendar)
Place: Kanegusuku village
Address: Kanegusuku, Kumejima, Shimajiri District, Okinawa
Inquiries: (general incorporated association) Kumejima Town Tourist Association 098-896-7010
Charge: free admission
Parking space: no parking

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