Detail
| Cultural Resources Category | Folk Cultural Materials (Tangible / Intangible) |
|---|---|
| Cultural Properties Category | Prefectural Designation Intangible Folk Cultural Properties |
| Title | Shiobara Heike Shishimai Dance |
| Designation Date | 1977/07/29 |
| Cities / Towns | Nasushiobara |
| Owner / Manager | Heike Shishimai Dance Preservation Society |
| Description | Designated Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of the Prefecture The lineage of this folk art is said to have originated during the Juei era (1182-1184) when the Taira clan, fleeing from Kyoto due to Minamoto no Yoshinaka, found refuge in the eastern regions as Taira no Sadayoshi, who was Kiyomori's trusted person, foresaw the fate of the clan at that time. They carried the remains of Taira no Shigemori and, along with his family and servants, took residence in Myounji Temple. They prayed for the family's welfare and prosperity by enshrining the Shakamunibutsu statue, which was the guardian deity of Shigemori, and dedicated the lion dance that once brought glory before his spirit. It is said that this lion dance has been passed down to the present day. This lion dance onsists of three lions danced individually by one performer each, comprising three forms: 'Hiraniwa,' 'Makiyose,' and 'Yumikuguri.' It is offered at Myounji Temple in July and at Shiobara Hachimangu Shrine in September. |
