 Most viewed - Sakitama Fire Festival さきたま火祭り |
Female princess reigning over the Sakitama Fire Festival in Gyoda, Saitama720 viewsShe's 15 years old.
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Marvelous spectacle298 views
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Stage ceremony267 viewsThe torch bearers gathered in front of the stage where there were speeches and cheers.
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Festival's focal point168 viewsThis grass hut is at the center of the festival site which is within the Sakitama Tumuli Park. It will be burned later in the evening for the festival's climax.
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Torch bearers from the tumulus155 views
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Torch bearers enter154 views
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Festival participants147 viewsThey are dressed in the costume of the ancient Kofun (Tumuli) Period of Japan. They will be carrying torches from the nearby tumuli.
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Fireworks146 viewsThe festival ended at 7:30 pm.
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Tumulus140 viewsCherry trees are at the top.
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Offerings139 views
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Parade around139 viewsThe torch bearers parade around the entire perimeter before they gather around the hut.
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Festival site137 viewsIt is a circular site with people sitting along the perimeter.
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Shinto ceremony137 viewsAt around 6:30 pm, the festival climax starts.
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Climax133 views
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Torch lighting132 viewsThe prince and princess light the torch that will ignite the hut.
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Spectators131 viewsThese people are sitting in the best area to view the festival.
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Entertainment129 viewsAn outdoor stage provides a variety of entertainment during the day.
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Male prince129 views
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