Saturday, May 4, 2013

Hamamatsu Matsuri, a kite fighting

Today, I visited Hamamatsu, to see Hamamatsu Matsuri.


Hamamatsu Matsuri official website (perhaps limited time offer)

Hamamatsu Matsuri is one of the famous festivals in Japan as Kite Fight event.
Kite at Hamamatsu has originally a meaning of celebration for a new child. Additionally, in Hamamatsu Matsuri, each member flys a huge kite and tries to cut the strings of others kites.


There are a lot of stands providing foods and drinks in a shopping mall near to Hamamatsu station.



Near to the grounds, there is a pond.


The kites to be flown are so huge.


Several people were pulling the strings together to stabilize the kite.


It is very fine today.
Many kites are floating in the blue sky.


 

A lost kite was fallen. It seemed a little lonely.


The bus station was crowded.


I enjoyed the festival. The participants were so brave.

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