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Furyu-odori
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Hirado no Jangara

Japanese name: 平戸のジャンガラ（ひらどのじゃんがら）

Hirado (9 districts: Hirado, Nakano, Hoki, Himosashi, Shishi, Tsuyoshi, Nakatsura, Oshishiki, Noko), Nagasaki

2027

  • Sat, Aug 14 – Wed, Aug 18

    Offerings in each district

Check with the organizers or local government
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About the festival

Jangara is a nenbutsu dance handed down in nine districts of Hirado City, offered by each district during the Obon season in memory of ancestors and to pray for abundant harvests. The name is said to come from the sounds of the gong ("jan") and the drum ("gwara"). Central naka-odori dancers in sedge hats decorated with paper flowers beat shimedaiko drums on their chests, surrounded by side drummers who accompany them.

  • Sedge hats decorated with paper flowers, and shimedaiko drums hung on the chest

  • The repeated song line "Honago, homidete"

  • Danced at shrines and temples as well as at various spots around town

VIDEO

Videos

Videos published by local governments, preservation societies and others.

Video: 平戸学（平戸市役所文化交流課） (YouTube)

DETAILS

Key facts

Category
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Furyu-odori dances
Location
Hirado (9 districts: Hirado, Nakano, Hoki, Himosashi, Shishi, Tsuyoshi, Nakatsura, Oshishiki, Noko), Nagasaki
Main venue
Shrines, temples and other places in nine districts of Hirado

Sources

This description was written by Matsuri Biyori based on public information. Dates and details may change. Please check the organizers' latest information before you go. Translated from the Japanese original.

FAQ

FAQ

When is Hirado no Jangara held in 2027?
In 2027, it is scheduled for Sat, Aug 14 – Wed, Aug 18 (Calculated from the usual rule).
Where is Hirado no Jangara held?
It is held in Hirado (9 districts: Hirado, Nakano, Hoki, Himosashi, Shishi, Tsuyoshi, Nakatsura, Oshishiki, Noko), Nagasaki. The main venue is Shrines, temples and other places in nine districts of Hirado.
How are the dates of Hirado no Jangara set?
Every year, August 14-18, offered district by district