Tokyo [Japan], February 23 (ANI): “Setsubun” in Japanese means change of season from winter to spring. And to mark the event, an occasion named “Setsubun” was lately held at “Zojo temple” in Tokyo.
Participants shouted “Ogre is going outside” and “Happiness comes to us”. They throw roasted soybeans. Its efficiency is believed to exterminate ogre.
Kaishu Akabu, Zojo Temple, stated, “Ogre is a symbol of bad things, so by this performance, we exterminate the evil inside us. “Happiness involves us” means to incorporate happiness into us.”At Zojo Temple, kindergartners are invited to the occasion yearly. Children have a very good time throwing beans at ogre. The bean throwers are folks born in the identical yr as this yr’s Chinese zodiac, public entertainers and sumo wrestlers. In addition, they throw snacks, rice muffins and fortunate lotteries on the occasion. Many folks collect to select it up.
Visitor stated, “I participate every year to refresh my mind in the new year and decide to do my best.” The customer stated, “Since I have a zodiac sign, so I participated at the event to get good luck.”The customer stated, “These are the beans we picked up. I hope everyone can live in peace and health.” A customer from Myanmar stated, “It was fun to grab and it was a great experience. I heard that eating this rice cake makes me rich, so I’ll eat it to be rich.”Kaishu Akaba, Zojo Temple, stated, “For example, Covid-19 is like an orge, so with the intention of ending it quickly, Zojo Temple is holding an event preparing safety measures. I hope a lot of people will participate and enjoy happiness just like “Ogre goes exterior” and “Happiness comes to us”.”The conventional Japanese occasion “Setsubun” is all about wishing for peace and happiness within the lives of individuals. (ANI)