Akita Kanto Festival (秋田 竿 灯 祭 り)
Akita Kanto Festival or Lamppost Festival is one of the three major festivals in Tohoku region. Held in Akita Prefecture In early August every year. It is a celebration of Tanabata. This festival is Akita's most famous festival. More tourists 1 million people come to work. This is the moment when Akita city is the most joyful. Visitors to the festival to visit this city. During the day The last 3 days will be exhibited at the Agora Plaza in front of the Seibu mall, featuring both indigenous music and dance music. Including a demonstration of the pole with it.
History and History of Akita Kanto Festival
Kanto Festival The beginning of the season is from the Bana Bata. Held by the faith of the city of Akita. To worship gods and pray to bless the crop, good yield and fertile, no barriers to obstruction. It also eliminates the evil out. The long bamboo lantern hangs with a lot of lanterns spreading along the village along with the drumming of the Taiko drum (Japanese drum). This activity, called "Neburai Nagasaki", is a traditional tradition that has long been practiced.
Interesting things in the job
The main event of the Akita Kanto Festival is a night parade on the Chuo Dori Road in Akita City. Over one kilometer away, the actors who hold Kanto are waiting for the show. The long bamboo lanterns decorated with 250 lanterns are lifted and the show starts for about 90 minutes. The bamboo lanterns used are divided into four types. The size of the canto is large (Owaka). Chuwaka, Kowaka, Youwaka and Kantaka are 12 meters tall and 50 kilograms. They are used for hanging lamps and 46 lanterns. Last 3 days of work The festival will feature live performances, kung fu shows and techniques. Both the team and the type of competition that I do not miss it. Held at AREA NAKAICHI
Schedule of Events
During the event,
3 - 6 August Night Parade 18:15 - 20:35
August 4-6, 9:20 - 15:20
conclude
Akita Kanto is designated as a tangible cultural property. It is one of the three largest summer festivals in Northeastern Japan that has attracted millions of tourists. There are also performances and parades of people who do not visit the city easily. If anyone has the chance to visit Akita or neighboring provinces in early August, then do not forget to visit the festival to see this can not be disappointed.
Travel: The festival is held at Chuo Dori Street in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the Akita Train Station. It takes about 15 minutes. Held at the AREA NAKAICHI courtyard, just a short walk from the train station. 5 minutes only
