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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

" Festival " Japanese calligraphy

 



  "" (sai, matsuri). It is translated as sacrifice to, ceremonial, festival, etc.
  This character is written by Kanzi, Semi-cursive script.

  Etymology : Ideogrammic compound
  ⺼ (meat)  +  手 (hand)  +  示 (ceremony)

  The sound of these words is good for Japanese summer season.
  Cheer is remembered by itself.



Kyoto Gion Festival, Welcome lanterns, 
Mikoshi washing ceremony ( July 10, 2023 )
 Japan's three major festivals, 
Kyoto dance entertainment dedication, 
Yasaka Shrine → Shijo Street → Kawaramachi



Before the departure of the Yamaboko Junko of the Gion Matsuri ( 2023.7.17 )


Miyabikai Misendo Yasaka Shrine Maiko and Geisha


Kuze Komagata Chigo "Ceremony of Shrine Attendance"



Festival departure




Night view of festival


Traditional summer festivals are held all over the country.