Among the approximately 1,000 Awa Odori groups (ren)

that exist worldwide, Tokushima, as the birthplace of Awa Odori,

is home to famous groups (yuumeiren)
which are known for their exceptional skill.

The Awa Odori Promotion Association

was established in 1955

with the aim of preserving and passing down
the art of Awa Odori

and is comprised of fifteen (15) famous groups (yuumeiren).

As an Awa Odori organization that represents

Tokushima Prefecture and Japan in both name and reality,

we continue to evolve by skillfully adapting to the times
while preserving the history and tradition of Awa Odori.

In particular, the "Sōodori"—
in which more than 1,700 people dance in unison
has become synonymous with Awa Odori—
was conceived by the Awa Odori
Promotion Association in Shōwa 47 (1972).

It was also featured in the film
Mt. Bizan" based on a story by Masashi Sada,
and is a breathtakingly powerful spectacle.

In addition to performances within Japan,
we have also held Awa Odori performance overseas
to promote Japanese culture to the world.