In Shigaraki, Koka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, the Shigaraki Fire Festival (Hi-matsuri) is a summer torch procession of 700 people (including children) carrying wooden torches from Shingu Shrine (新宮神社) to Atago Shrine on a hill and ending at the parking lot of the Shimin Center. Held annually on the fourth Sat. of July closest to July 23. The festival starts at 7 pm and the route is about 2.4 km long, taking about 50-60 min. From 9 pm, they shoot fireworks. Shigaraki Taiko Honoo taiko drummers also perform. The festival is for giving thanks to fire (for use in pottery kilns, industry, everyday life, etc.) and to pray for fire safety. The festival sites are near Shigaraki Station. (Festival in 2020 has been canceled.) This video was taken on July 23, 2016. 紫香楽太鼓 炎
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27 авг 2024
