Summer Festival is the midsummer celebration of traditional Japanese festivals, usually held in July and August. In this festival, people will put on bathrobes and take part in various activities, such as shrine ceremonies, fireworks, magic dances, night markets and so on. This is a festival full of joy and enthusiasm, and it is also an important part of Japanese culture.

The history and significance of the Summer Festival

The history of the Summer Festival can be traced back to ancient times, and the earliest Summer Festival can be traced back to the Nara period (71-794 BC). At that time, people would hold festivals in summer to pray for good harvest and health. With the passage of time, the Summer Festival has gradually evolved into a more celebrated and joyful festival.

The significance of the Summer Festival is to celebrate the arrival of summer and pray for health, peace and harvest. In this festival, people will pray for the blessing of the gods, and at the same time enjoy food, music and cultural activities.

preparations for the summer festival

to attend the summer festival, you must first prepare bathrobes. Bathrobe is a traditional costume for summer festival, usually made of light cotton or hemp material. In addition, you need to prepare other necessary items, such as fans, straw hats, bags, etc. These items can be purchased in stores or online.

before the summer festival, you need to know the time, place and activity arrangement of the festival. You can find relevant information in the local tourist information center or website. In addition, we need to pay attention to traffic and safety issues.

activities of summer festival

the activities of summer festival are very colorful, and the following are some common activities:

sacrifices in shrines

one of the most important activities of summer festival is the sacrifices in shrines. In this activity, people will pray for the blessing of the gods and participate in various ceremonies and prayers. The society of God holds various activities, such as the Divine Flying and the Divine Car Parade.

Fireworks

Fireworks are another important activity of the Summer Festival. At night, people will gather by the river or in the park to watch the fireworks show. These fireworks shows usually last for 3 minutes to an hour, which is very spectacular.

Shen Yong

Shen Yong is a traditional dance of summer festival. In this activity, people will put on bathrobes and dance traditional dances to show their respect for the gods. God Yong is usually held in a shrine or a public place, attracting a large audience.

Night market

Night market is another special activity of the Summer Festival. In the night market, people can taste all kinds of delicious food, such as kebabs, fried chicken, desserts and so on. In addition, you can also buy various souvenirs and handicrafts.

the end of the summer festival

the summer festival usually ends at night. At this time, people will put down their bathrobes and return to real life. However, the joy and enthusiasm of the festival will remain in people's hearts and be passed on to the next generation.