Give thanks to the god ,Original text by Hesti Setiarini, executive summary by darmansjah
The festival has become a prominent agenda throughout the prefecture has an area half the total area of Central Java. Residents Hanamaki matsuriheld since 1593 to the present as their gratitude to the Shinto gods for the success of the rice harvest.
Hanamaki has a unique landscape. The city is fenced Mountains Ou and Kitakami plateau (which culminates in Mount Hayachine) in the northeast. From the belly of the mountain looming, the source of hot water flowing into the city surface and a half times the size of Singapore. Of course, the hot water contains a lot ofhealth benefits and become the popular sights.
Hanamaki is not acrowded city residents.But once the festival, the city became the hustle. Human-residents and pedestrian-cornucopia main sectionsmeet in the center. I never miss this chance. Because, for threeconsecutive days in the second week of September, I am satisfied by the opening presentation in the form of dance that captivated the typical Iwate like shishi odorior dance deerpopularized by the late Kenji Miyazawa, the famous poet born in Hanamaki.
Next, dozens of groups of men and women carrying omikoshior Shinto shrine mini weighing 100 kg moreto cheer enthusiastically. Then with a lanternparade memorabilia carrying the famous legend, real or fictional. Sparkling lantern parade that blends with children and youngboy kimono colors with unique facial decoration. Their procession increasinglycrowded with singingand shamisen passage (such as harp music instrument) and wasp taiko(drum / drum). This dish is agrand closing party.
Not only the culture dish, I also enjoy the typical snacks during the event which took place from 15:00 to 20:00 o'clock. Its really crowded event has been felt since the day when the vendors have snacks and drinks welcomesustenance existing alert. Confectionary and snacks always make me addicted to eating. Well, you would agree with me that where I live has indeed made at home.
Logistic Transportation: Iwate be reached by road to rail Shinkasen Akitaand Tohoku. Trains depart from Tokuo stationor Ueno towards Morioka, then a series of separatetrains. Akita Shinkansen proceed to akita station. OfTokyo, point the car through a toll Tohoku, Sendai City(Miyagi Prefecture), Kitakami and Morioka. Flights localthrough Hanamaki Airport, whilethe sea route, the route local ship reachedthe Port of Ofunato andkamaishi. Accommodation: Hotel Appi GrandTower, the range of US$ 190-US440. Hotel InnKitakami Ekimae, ranging from US$ 660. Appi GrandVilla 3, starting at US $ 155.
