[2024 event information] “Morioka Sansa Odori” colors the summer of Iwate Morioka
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Morioka City was selected as one of the ``52 Places to Visit in 2023'' by the New York Times. The ``Morioka Sansa Odori'', which will be held for the 47th time this year, colors Morioka's summer .
is Mitsuishi Shrine located in the center of Morioka City . This place is also the origin of the name of Iwate Prefecture. More details are introduced in the article below.
In this article, we will introduce information on the 2024 Morioka Sansa Odori.
Morioka Sansa Odori 2024 schedule
Morioka Sansa Odori will be held for four days from August 1st to August 4th, with Chuo-dori in the center of Morioka City as the main venue, and is billed as a collaboration between ``A Festival to Attract'' and ``A Festival to Participate.''
Main venue (Chuodori, Morioka City)
The main venue is Chuo-dori in the center of Morioka City, and the parade will be held from in front of Iwate Prefectural Public Hall to Movie Theater Street.
August 1st to 4th: Parade will be held from 18:00 to around 21:00. Afterwards, a free-to-participate circle dance was held.
Sub-venue (Morioka Civic Culture Hall)
The sub-venue will be the Morioka Civic Culture Hall (Marios), where traditional Sansa dance, which has been handed down since the Nanbu feudal era, will be performed on stage under the title of Traditional Sansa Dance Competition.
August 1st to 4th, 2024: 13:00 to 16:00 (doors open at 12:00) * Ending time varies slightly depending on the day
Admission is charged, so please check the official website for details on how to purchase.
1 day ticket [all seats are free] 2,000 yen
Contact information
- Name: Morioka Sansa Odori Executive Committee
- Address: 14-12 Shimizu-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture 020-8507 (inside the Morioka Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
- Phone number: 019-624-5880
- Official URL: Morioka Sansa Odori
Individuals and groups can participate!
As the title suggests, ``A festival to charm'' and ``A festival to participate in,'' there are many ways to participate in Morioka Sansa Odori!
Participate as an individual
There are several ways to participate as an individual.
take part in a circle dance
Participation in the ring dances held at six locations within the venue after each day's parade is free, so you can also walk in on the day. This is the easiest way to participate in Sansa Odori as you can wear whatever you want.
Participate in the Morioka Junior Chamber Flower Carriage
You can participate in the parade by joining the Morioka Junior Chamber Flower Cart (the final group of the parade). I couldn't find any detailed information about this, but I don't think it's possible to dress freely, so if you'd like to participate, please contact the executive committee.
Apply for public recruitment of participating organizations
This is the most serious application method. Participating organizations that are already registered with Sansa Odori may invite general participants, and you can apply. You will also need to participate in a practice session, so this method is recommended for people who want to seriously participate and have fun.
Groups that are recruiting will be posted on the Sansa Odori official website, so you might want to look for them there.
Link: Morioka Sansa Odori official website – Participate in “Sansa”
Participate in a group
I think this will be serious people, mainly locals. You can apply to participate by forming a "group" with 30 or more people.
Since we have to prepare our own drums and flutes, there is a certain amount of money involved, and of course there are rules and conditions that must be followed, so please contact the Morioka Sansa Odori Executive Committee for details.
The highlight is the world's largest taiko drum parade on the final day!
The biggest highlight of the Sansa Odori festival the ``World's Largest Taiko Drum Parade'' held on August 4th, the final day .
In an attempt to commemorate the 2014 world record for "simultaneous performance of Japanese drums," only the Sansa Taiko players will be selected from each participating organization, and a large parade of Sansa Taiko drums will be organized. The large ensemble of taiko drums that resonates to the core of your body is worth seeing!
summary
"Morioka Sansa Odori" is a summer festival in Morioka where you can not only watch but also participate.
Details of the Sansa Odori dance and shouts are introduced in the article below.
Morioka City was chosen as one of the ``52 Places to Visit in 2023'' by the New York Times, so in the future, cross-border ring dances may be held including foreign tourists!
Contact information
- Name: Morioka Sansa Odori Executive Committee
- Address: 14-12 Shimizu-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture 020-8507 (inside the Morioka Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
- Phone number: 019-624-5880
- Official URL: Morioka Sansa Odori
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