Kōwaka-mai; recitative dance of the Muromachi period
A narrative dance form popular in the Muromachi period, often recounting military tales. Now a historical performing art.
Kōwaka-mai is a type of narrative performance that was popular in the Muromachi period.
At this shrine, Kōwaka-mai is dedicated once a year.
Kōwaka refers to the performers or the tradition itself; Kōwaka-mai is the specific dance form.
The name derives from the Kōwaka troupe, which popularized this style. The exact origin of the term is uncertain, but it is associated with the Muromachi period performing arts.