Introduction of The Festival
| Heijigawa-no-Naginata-odori | Wakayama Pref |
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Naginata (a long sword) Odori is a dance handed down to the descendants of the remnants of the Taira clan who were defeated by the Minamoto clan at the end of the 12th century. It is said to have started to ease the soul of their ancestors at the time of a Buddhist event called Bon.
Category |
Dance |
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Location(s) |
Hongucho Heijigawa, Tanabe City |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
August 13-15 |
Contact |
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Access |
Two hours bus ride from JR Kiitanabe Station to Hongutaishamae bus stop |
URL |
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Conservation Group |
Heijigawa Naginata Odori Hozonkai |
Note |
Selection of intangible folk cultural properties that need measures such as making records |