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This man holds multiple torches.Sep 08, 2006
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Also see the video at YouTube.Sep 08, 2006
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Hino Hifuri Festival, Shiga.Sep 08, 2006
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Hibarino park. MapSep 08, 2006
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Throwing a torch up the pine tree. Very few people succeeded in landing the torch on the tree (which doesn't burn down).Sep 08, 2006
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During the procession, children use sticks to hit the torch flame. They had great fun.Sep 08, 2006
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Lighting torches.Sep 08, 2006
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The torch procession goes from Gosha Shrine to Hibarino park.Sep 08, 2006
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After it gets dark, the pile of straw is lit and people come to light their torches.Sep 08, 2006
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White and red toriiSep 08, 2006
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Pile of straw to be lit. The fire is used to light all the torches.Sep 08, 2006
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TorchesSep 08, 2006
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Gosha Shrine toriiSep 08, 2006
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Entrance to Gosha Shrine. 五社神社Sep 08, 2006
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Held for two evenings on Aug. 14-15 during the obon season, people light their torches at Gosha Shrine and proceed to Hibarino park where the torches are thrown up to a large pine tree. The more torches get stuck on the tree, the better the next harvest.This is Hibarino park. The pine tree on the right of the small hill is the target for the torches. This park also serves as the Otabisho during the Hino Festival.Sep 08, 2006
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