dragon dance
A traditional performance where a long dragon costume is manipulated by multiple dancers. Strongly associated with the Nagasaki Kunchi festival, but may appear in other regional festivals.
The dragon dance is famous at the Nagasaki Kunchi festival.
The audience was overwhelmed by the power of the dragon dance.
Standard kanji spelling for the dragon dance, especially associated with the Nagasaki Kunchi festival.
Alternate spelling using 蛇 (snake), reflecting the serpentine appearance of the dragon. Less common than 龍踊り.
Compound of 龍 (dragon) or 蛇 (snake) and 踊り (dance). The reading じゃ is an older Sino-Japanese reading for 蛇/龍, preserved in this festival term. The dance itself is believed to have been introduced from China.