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Kokura Gion Daiko

START: Jul 19, 2019 END: Jul 21, 2019

The energetic sounds of taiko drums fill the town of Kokura during Kokura Gion Daiko festival which celebrates its 400th anniversary this year. It is also registered as one of the nation’s Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. In addition to parading of traditional floats, taiko drumming will be performed by more than eighty groups on stage in a competition on July 20.

Photo: 小倉祇園太鼓保存振興会

• 7/19 (Fri.) ~ 7/21 (Sun.)
• Times vary, check the schedule for details
• Free
• Kokura Castle area
2-1 Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
093-562-3341
http://kokuragiondaiko.jp/

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Published: Jul 16, 2019 / Last Updated: Jul 16, 2019

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