獅子舞祭典是越前市最傳統的秋季祭典之一。此祭典的歷史可以追溯回十六世紀的越前市,當時農夫因為野豬會下山吃未收成的作物而被困擾著。傳說中他們請來一位勇敢的日本武士來幫他們除去野豬,武士便使用一個木製獅頭成功驅趕牠們。從那天起,越前市居民便開始表演獅子舞。近年這些舞獅也會到新完工的房子裡大肆起舞以驅趕惡靈。不過,可不是每個屋主都能接受舞獅在他們家裡撒野,於是會請他們移駕到屋外花園中,但是他們還是會不聽話的回到屋子裡去,可是非常調皮的呢!
Jasmine Tsai @jasmine.tsai
Hello, I'm Jasmine. Born and raised in Taiwan, now studying in Tokyo. My biggest hobby is eating (even when I'm not hungry) and taking photos (of what I eat). I also love strolling around the city and discover new things. So.. yeah that's basically me. Thanks for reading this and nice to meet you!