Even in Tokyo, where there is almost no snow, the snow hanging has a taste as a winter tradition.
November 16 "Traditional Skills Tour of Snow Suspension" was held at Hamarikyu Onshi Garden. (Scheduled to be held on the 17th)
After receiving an explanation of the winter preparation of the planted trees (frost repellent, komo roll, hanging snow <basic 3 styles, how to distinguish Kenrokuen / Nanbu Park / Northern Park type>) at the site of the Yan Liaokan, the suspension of snow is completed. Tour of the trainees' traditional skills succession training until it is completed.
Three snow hangings have already been set up on the side of the teahouse in Nakajima.
<Frost protection> <Komomaki>
The point of distinguishing snow hanging is (1) the head ornament at the tip and (2) how to make the hem around the hem (bute).
<Kenrokuen ceremony>: The tip of the sail column is decorated with decorative warts, and the tree branches are hung directly with rough ropes. It's also called "apple hanging". Original snow hanging suitable for a practical snow country that prevents branches from breaking due to the weight of snow.
<Southern expression>: The tip of the sail column is a decoration made of a hanging rope called Valen. Around the hem (bute), a palm rope is wrapped around the tip of the bamboo framework (bachi) and a hanging rope is tied. A delicate and splendid decorative snow hanging. Hamarikyu is such a method.
<Northern style>: The tip of the sail column is a decoration made of straw and komos called straw bocchi. Around the hem (bute), split bamboo is turned around the tip of the bamboo framework (bachi) and a hanging rope is tied. Decorative snow hanging.
<Frost protection>: It is covered with straw to protect warm local plants (cycad and Digo) from the cold.
<Komo roll>: Eliminate larvae (pine beetle) and prevent frost cracking.
