Toyama Folk Song and Folk Dance Federation
Representative
:
President Mr. Katsuhiro Nogami
Establishment date
:
13 December 1952
Number of members
:
2800 members 19 affiliated groups (as for April 2023)
Toyama Folk Song and Folk Dance Federation is affiliated with organizations that preserve the nationally important intangible cultural "Chigomai dance of Etchu" and other intangible folk cultural assets designated by the municipalities. In addition to activities at local events in Toyama and other prefectures, the Federation is actively working to inherit and popularize the simple and charming orthodox folk songs of Toyama Prefecture and is being invited to public events nationwide such as the National Cultural Festival, overseas performances, etc.