Authentic Tsurusaki Dance Tournament

About this event

Boasting approximately 460 years of history and tradition, this tournament aims to pass down and permanently preserve the traditional culture of 'Tsurusaki Odori', which is designated as a National Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property. Dancers clad in colorful, gorgeous costumes form a circle and dance along to the melodies of transverse flutes and kokyu flutes riding the cool breeze across the Ono River, accompanied by traditional chants (kudoki). It is truly a magnificent, one-night living picture scroll of flowers, captivating the hearts of the visiting audience. Tsurusaki Odori features two distinct dances: the gracefully gentle 'Sarumaru Dayu' and the brisk-tempo 'Saemon'.

Venue

Tsurusaki Park Ground

1-1 Konakajima 1-chome, Oita, Oita 870-0103