OSAKA, Feb 01 (News On Japan) –
Ahead of the normal Setsubun pageant on February third, Osaka’s Tsutenkaku Tower hosted an early bean-throwing ceremony on February 1st, marking the occasion’s revival after a four-year pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
「福は内～ 鬼は外～」
The chant “Fortune in, demons out” echoed in entrance of Tsutenkaku Tower as individuals engaged within the annual ritual, which had been on maintain for the reason that coronavirus was reclassified as a ‘class 5 infectious illness’. The occasion noticed the solid of the Shiki Theatre Company and others scattering about 1,000 luggage of ‘fortune beans’.
Wishing for well being and to keep at bay evil spirits, Masataka Nishikami, President of Tsutenkaku Tourism, shared his ideas: “With various events occurring since the new year, I hope this ritual can help Japan regain its energy and spirit.”
Visitors, desperate to seize an early dose of luck and happiness, participated enthusiastically within the occasion, symbolizing their hopes for well being and prosperity within the coming yr.
Source: YOMIURI