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Shimo-Hosoya Sasara Shishimai
An intangible folk cultural property of Yoshimi Town handed down since the early Edo period. To pray for the warding off of epidemics and for a bountiful harvest, a prestigious lion dance is performed by around 40 participants, including three lions, flower-hat dancers (zakikko), flute players, and stick-fighting performers.
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- Datemid-October (usually)Check the official website for this year's dates
- VenueTenjin Shrine (Shimo-Hosoya)天神社（下細谷）
Details
- Source
- 吉見町ホームページ（郷土芸能）
- Name at the source
- 下細谷ささら獅子舞
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