KYOTO, Jan 20 (News On Japan) –
The conventional ‘Jazuna’ competition, the place locals are ‘bitten’ by an enormous serpent fabricated from straw to wish for a yr of excellent well being and freedom from sickness, was celebrated Friday in Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture.
The ‘Jazuna’ competition originated in the course of the Edo interval as a response to an epidemic. An enormous straw serpent, roughly 6 meters lengthy and weighing round 50 kilograms, was hung on the village entrance to keep off illness. It is believed that being bitten by this serpent ensures a yr of excellent well being. Accompanied by the sound of conch shells, the serpent visits every family locally.
A neighborhood resident shared their hope: “I wish for everyone to grow healthy and strong. We prayed for good health and safety.”
Finally, the ‘Jazuna’ serpent, suspended from a ginkgo tree on the shrine, will watch over the city for a yr, guaranteeing that no epidemics enter.
Source: YOMIURI