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Himi lion dance（氷見の獅子舞）

ひみのししまい Lion Dances of Himi

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Over a hundred lion dances survive in one city, each hamlet's carved head differing enough to trace its lineage.

Type	Art festival
Genre	Sculpture / Mingei folk crafts
City / town	Himi
Founded / opened	Edo period
Area in the prefecture	Gosei (western Toyama)

FAQ

Where is Lion Dances of Himi?: It is in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Lion Dances of Himi?: Over a hundred lion dances survive in one city, each hamlet's carved head differing enough to trace its lineage. The focus is sculpture, mingei folk crafts.
When was Lion Dances of Himi established?: It dates from the Edo period.