We have many kind of divide out evil.
Rokusai-odori is one kind of that.
I do not know whether the Japanese is a lot of the calamity that should be drive or likes such events.However, you would rather drive than not drive!
You can see some place this events in Aug.
Kyoto Stay Club
六斎念仏踊りは8月、京都のあちこちで見ることが出来ます。厄祓い、暑気払い、なんでもかんでも払ってもらえる感満載です。