From June 7 (Thu) to 10 (Sun), the Tsukiji Lion Festival, a festival at Tsukiji and Namiwa Inari Shrine, was held. Many other festivals are introduced, so this time I will approach the back of the operation.
The flower shape of the festival is the imperial procession of portable shrine, but the gorgeous stage has contributed to many people.
First of all, the people who carry the portable shrine. Originally, it is true that Ujiko is responsible for it, but now alone is not enough, so many festivals have the cooperation of so-called "clubs". The club members are invited to festivals around the Kanto region to cooperate with the portable shrine cruise. Everyone likes festivals, likes lively things, and is energetic. It seems that there are times when they support each other in a distant town.
Music is also an important factor in enhancing the atmosphere of the festival. People called "Obayashi" play flutes, gongs, and drums well in Riz to excite the mood. We will continue to practice steadily on a daily basis and protect the sound of the Edo atmosphere.
There is also the role of gohei. It not only leads the portable shrine, but also serves as God's dependency or as a purifying cruiser. It is an important tool because there is no mikoshi in some regions and there seems to be customs over the region with only gohei. Gohei mochi was originally a rice cake, and was named because it resembles this shape.
It is the head of peace that signals the interval at the milestone of portable shrine's cruising. Flapping is called "slap tree". There are similar conventions in Kabuki and Sumo. Since ancient times, the pillars of wood have been regarded as sacred as the place where God dwells. It is said that the ancient shrine was a pillar. In other words, claps seem to have the meaning of "protecting God's place". At festivals, the sound plays a role in exorcing evil spirits and promoting rituals.
In addition, many people will protect the festival in their respective roles. There are many people who are struggling in an inconspicuous place, including preparation and cleaning up. I think a festival is a comprehensive performance of "joining the power of the community".
In Chuo-ku, festivals such as "Tsukuda / Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine" and "Fukagawa Hachiman" will be held after this. We hope that each region will cherish this traditional event. It was a few days when I felt the connection of people and the joy of bustle.
