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Kite Festival
The children's Hatsu Dako (first kites), given them as a symbol of the wish for a successful life on the day of the annual children's Festival (May 5) can be seen when the festival begins. The Kenka Kite battles, with the kite fliers attempting to cut the strings of their opponents' kites with their own kite strings, can also be seen at the festival. |
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Tahara Festival
The Tahara Fesival is held in September. The highly decorated floats on which ''Karakuri Dolls'' are carried are famous. It is also highlighted by nights when children riding the fIoats perform traditional dance plays, by handheld fireworks and large fireworks displays. |
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Ryugu Festival
This festival features large sea furtles carved out of the sand on the beach.During the festival,prayers are made to the Hachinoogami for big fish and safety on the sea.This urique festival is held on August 15 at Shiroya Seashore. |
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Tahara Citizen's Festival
This is festival that was begun to commemorate the founding of Tahara City.There are dancing contests held with an original song "Jandaralin" with lots of gatherings that are highly esteemed by everyone. |
