Sugiya Summer Festival (Karei Dance)

The Karei Dance, designated as the first intangible cultural asset of Komono-cho, will be performed during the Sugiya Summer Festival. The Karei Dance, also known as Taiko Dance or Rain Prayer Dance, has been passed down as a rain prayer ritual in the water-scarce areas of the rice fields at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains. It involves beating traditional drums in time with the song to drive away evil spirits, summon divine spirits, and call for rainwater using conch shells.

Map & Location

Details about Sugiya Summer Festival (Karei Dance)

Date & Time

8/2(Sat)～ 20:00～

Note

In case of rain, it will be postponed to the 3rd (Sunday)

Venue

Sugiya Community Center Front Square

Address

776-1 Sugiya, Komono-cho, Mie-gun, Mie Prefecture

Access

About 6 km from the Shin-Meishin Expressway

Access (Public)

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Contact

059-396-0078 （Odaka Tourism Association）