“Shimenawa Festival” in Kanmon Strait for voyage safety and good fishing prayer Yamaguchi Shimonoseki December 10, 14:30
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The winter festival “Shimenawa Festival” was held in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, praying for the safety of the voyage and good fishing by hanging a rope on the coast of the Kanmon Strait.
This festival was held at Akama Jingu Shrine in Shimonoseki City based on the legend that disasters and infectious diseases were stopped when the festival was held by raising a rock called “Kaba Hatiwa” on the coast facing the Kanmon Strait. It is.
At Akama Jingu Shrine, deeply connected to the Kanmon Strait, the priests wore a sword that weighed about 5 meters and weighed about 20 kilos. It was.
Next, another priesthood climbed a 3 meter high rock by himself from a shore on a ladder and hung a brand new rope.
Lastly, I prayed for the safety of the next year's voyage and good fishing, such as by drinking a god sake.
“I prayed that next year's good fishing and everyone could be safe and healthy. I was glad that the ritual was over safely.”
A 77-year-old man from Hiroshima City said, “I was worried that the priesthood would not fall. I was tightened with the feeling that I could see and cleanse my heart. I hope the New Year will be a year where everyone can live peacefully.” I was talking.