Friday, 12 February 2010

Oshio Shishimai Festival

October 14th

We went to the Oshio Lion Dancing Festival. We saw the Shishimai (lions) controlled by men enter the shrine to the sounds of flutes and drums. It is amazing to watch as the Lions dance the whole time even while the dancers are being changed!


Lions


Cute dog in a Happi coat for the festival


Lions entering the shrine


In the crowd


Close up

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