KANAGAWA, Jul 06 (News On Japan) –
The ‘Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival,’ often called one among Japan’s premier Tanabata festivals, started on July 5 in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
The streets of the purchasing district in entrance of JR Hiratsuka Station are adorned with colourful Tanabata decorations, including vibrant hues to the Shonan summer season.
A trademark of the ‘Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival’ is its inclusion of enormous decorations over 10 meters tall and representations of well-liked sports activities figures. This 12 months encompasses a ornament of Shohei Ohtani.
On the primary day, a parade led by the ‘Weaving Princess’ drew giant crowds, together with households and vacationers, making a bustling environment.
A festival-goer commented, ‘This is my first time seeing the Thousand-Person Dance this 12 months, and I felt an unbelievable power.’
The ‘Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival’ was initiated by native enterprise associations and different teams to assist regional restoration after the battle.
Celebrating its 72nd iteration this 12 months, the pageant showcases over 100 Tanabata decorations created by corporations and numerous organizations.
The pageant will run till July 7, Tanabata Day, and is predicted to draw practically a million guests throughout its length.
Source: ANN