Introduction of The Festival
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The festival features a parade by boys in which girls currently participate too. The parade, which is held in Kanamata town (location of the castle ruins of Asakura clan, a warring lord), imitates a feudal lord’s procession after defeating shishi (Kylin lions). It is a parade of 20 kids as well as a 80 kilogram lion made of hamamelis branches.
Category |
Parade |
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Location(s) |
Kanamatacho, Fukui City |
Date(s) of Matsuri |
5.May |
Contact |
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Conservation Group |
Shitanjo Gyoji Hozonkai |
Note |
Intangible folk cultural assets designated by the prefecture |