【凧を愛する白根の人々】第二話　２４畳の大凧を地域一丸となって揚げる【The people of Shirone who love kites】Flying giant kites together. 

凧合戦で有名な新潟市南区白根。
今年は、新型コロナウイルスの影響で様々なイベントが中止に・・・
しかし、伝統行事を大切にする地域の方々は「新型コロナウイルスの終息」と「医療従事者への感謝の気持ち」を込めて２４畳の大凧を揚げることに！！
感染症に配慮しながら地域を盛り上げる取り組みをリポートします。
There is a traditional event called the "Shirone Giant Kite Battle Festival" in the Shirone area of Minami Ward in Niigata City.
Even Shirone’s traditional Giant Kite Battle Festival was canceled due to the coronavirus... But, locals who care about their tradition decided to fly kites with the hopes that the virus will end and to thank all health care workers.
We will report on how they are livening up the region while we also take the proper precautions.