Fire on the Mountain - Japanese Fire Festival
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Mt. Kurama in northern Kyoto comes alive with the fires of hundreds of torches some of them over 15 feet long requiring 4-5 men to carry them. It's a very old tradition going back to the late 8th Century. The torches are used to guide spirits through the human world to their own world so they don't stray and cause mischief. It's a great festival with lots of energy!
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kazu
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sugoi! I want to see someday!
- 3 years ago
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kazu
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PamelaSC
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Really enjoyed seeing this - the footage was beautiful. I'd never heard of this festival before - thanks for posting it. You get my vote.
- 3 years ago
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PamelaSC
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eagar_bros
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Great video. This guy really gets around japan. Wish i could attend some of the japanese events Dave gets to. Very interesting. Arigatoo.
- 3 years ago
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eagar_bros
