 Fukushima
Waraji Festival |
| Mt.Shinobu is the symbol
of Fukushima city and the festival "Akatsuki-mairi" is held
on January 14 by the lunar calendar. Japan's largest "waraji"
(straw sandals) is dedicated to the Haguro shrine. At the
fukushima Waraji festival, one of the two "waraji" is dedicated
to the Shrine to wish strength of our legs. It's held in the
first week of Friday and Saturday in August. The first day
is "Waraji Odori"(dance) and the second day is "Dancing Soda
Night"(disco tic dance), and "Waraji races". Young, and old,
men and women dance all night in hot summer night. A thema
song, "Waraji Odori" has been changed to "Heisei Waraji Odori"(reggae
style) and "Dancing Soda Naitto"(hip- hop style). Please listen
to these two songs. About "Waraji Festival", please call 024-521-3333.
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Waraji Odori |
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| A summer waraji, the symbol of the festival, is about
250 kilograms. |
Waraji Odori" group in the orthodox tune. |
This group has arranged the dance. |
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| Their dance was with
good rhythm. |
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Waraji races |
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| l Since this year,
"Waraji races" have begun in Route 13. |
Two teams pull their
floats about several hundred meters to compete with one another. |
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