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Famous Japanese Festivals
December 17th 2011 20:00
In my previous posts I have mostly reviewed some of the most famous places, buildings, natural structures, monuments, mountains, lakes and rivers around the world.
But if we visit and explore these places we come to know that a part from the scenic views these wonderful places have, there is also some essence of symbolism to these places. It may be a natural symbolism or because of the culture and heritage such famous places might possess. Once such symbolism in seen in the wonderful country of Japan.
Japan is host to one of the most unique festivals in the world, which are celebrated with great enthusiasm as local people take quite pride in their following such customs and traditions.
So lets learn about the most widely celebrated Festivals In Japan as follows:
1. New Year' Eve Celebration
On the New Year's Eve A sacred fire is lit in Kyoto, Japan to mark the arrival of a new year which might bring them happiness and good fortune in the coming year. Many feasts take place during the eve.
2. Seijin No Hi
This festival is celebrated on 8th January by Japanese woman who have turned 18. An ancient festival which signifies the a girl has entered into womanhood and should learn her responsibilities. Japanese women wear Kimonos on this day.
3. Hina Masturi
This festival is also quite ancient and very popular among Japanese people. It is celebrated on 3rd of March. The festival is also called 'Doll Festival' as young girls are given dolls with a belief that any evil spirit may be transferred to the doll. The doll is then thrown in the river.
4. Sakura Masturi
This festival marks the arrival of spring season. Cherry blossom is regarded as the unofficial national flower of Japan as a large population of Cherry Blossom trees can be found across the nation. Once spring arrives the trees display beautiful views through out the country.
5. Tanabata Masturi
It is celebrated on 7th July. It is believed among Japanese people that on this day Cowherd star and Weaver star unite. Young people on this day pray and put their wishes written on paper on bamboo sticks setup during the festival.
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