"Daegu's ceremony" will be held.

The feast of the Emperor invited the people who attended the main ritual of the “Daijosai” “Daijo-no-gi” “Daiyo-no-gi” Was held at the Imperial Palace and Palace, and the Emperor said, “I wish for the happiness of the people and the further development of the nation”.

The “Daegu Ritual” is one of the main rituals of the “Daegu Festival” and is performed in two times at the palace “Homeiden”.

On the 16th day of the first day, in addition to the heads of the three powers and ministers, two men called “Otanus” who cultivated “Saiden” in Tochigi Prefecture and Kyoto Prefecture, etc. 300 Near people attended.

When the Emperor entered “Toyoake-dono” after noon, he stood in front of a large silk screen called “Nishiki-no-syojo” on which the pine and other objects were drawn together with the empress. It was.

And the Emperor said, “I am very happy to finish the Grand Palace, invite you and hold Daegu. On this occasion, I pray for the happiness of the people and the further development of the country.” After that, Prime Minister Abe greeted on behalf of the attendees.

The Emperor and the Emperor, along with the people who attended the event, spoke with Niger Sake called “Shiroki” and “Kuro Sake” made from rice harvested in “Saita”. .

After that, special products from Tochigi Prefecture and Kyoto Prefecture were shown, and chopsticks were attached to harvested rice and festive dishes.

The stage also featured old-fashioned dance performances by the Imperial Household Club and “Fuzokumai” newly created after Tochigi and Kyoto prefectures.

The second of “Otsugi no ritori” will be held on the 18th.

The menu includes traditional Miyanaka cuisine

The menu of the “Daemon Ceremony” also follows the previous year of 1990, and two types were offered: those of the Empress and Emperors.

The menus of the two Majestics are displayed on a vermilion wooden desk called “Odaiban” and traditional Miyanaka cuisine with a strong sense of decoration and dishes that are usually served at a feast. it was done.

In the center, “Yuki” region “Saita” rice is highly served in a silver bowl, with KIJI meat and steamed abalone surrounding it.

In addition, a grilled sashimi and souvenirs were also served.

On the other hand, food was also prepared for the attendees based on the menus of both men.

Of these, the traditional Miyanaka cuisine is about half the number of both majesty, and was put in a paper box for easy take-away.

In addition to sake served at Miyanaka's banquets, white sake and black liquor made from rice in the “Suki” and “Suki” regions were served.

What are “white sake” and “black sake”?

“Sake” is a traditional nigari sake that has been introduced to Japan for a long time, and “Kuro” is a sake made by mixing “white sake” with wood ash.

The “Okuma Festival” is made from rice harvested in two “Saita” areas of the “Yuki” and “Main” areas, and is offered to the gods at one of the main rituals, “Guijo no Ogi”.

A total of about 230 liters will be made for the “Daemon Festival”, and the Emperor ’s Empress will be spoken to and will be used by attendees.

Performing dances such as “Fuzoku Dance”

In the “Otsugi no Gi”, the club of the Imperial Household Agency performs traditional and traditional dances and dances such as “Fuzokumai” that are newly created at every “Otsuchi Festival”.

The first performance is “Kumemai”, which is considered to be the oldest dancer in Japan, and has been handed down in the club of the Imperial Household Agency.

Next, every time the “Daegu Festival” is held, a new “Fuzoku Dance” will be performed.

“Dance Dance” is a folk song transmitted to the Tochigi Prefecture that was chosen as the “Yuki” region and Kyoto ’s famous spots and festivals in the “Oki” region. Each song and dance was created with reference to and dance.

In Tochigi Prefecture, the forest near the Nasu Imperial House where the Emperor's family visited frequently was enshrined, and in Kyoto, the festival of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine was engulfed.

The final performance, “Gosechi no Mai,” is a celebration of the seats of the Emperor Tenmu, made by the Emperor Tenmu during the Asuka era.

Curtains and screens depicting lucky charms are displayed.

“Toyoake-don”, where the “Otsugi no ritori” takes place, was decorated with curtains depicting lucky pine and other items, as well as newly created bonito.

Among them, the silk decoration called “Nishiki-soft”, which is displayed behind the seats of the Emperor and Empress, is approximately 3.6 meters high and approximately 9.3 meters wide. The nature of large pine trees and mountains is ink. It is drawn.

In addition, the newly created “Fuzoku Uyobyo”, which represents the four seasons of Tochigi Prefecture in the “Fuki” region and Kyoto Prefecture in the “Main” region with Waka, is also displayed. It was.

Of these, the Nyo mountain range in summer is drawn on the Bibibu in Tochigi Prefecture, and the state of river water flowing from Mt. Nasu is swallowed.

In addition, the autumn leaves of Arashiyama in autumn are drawn in Kyoto's Bibubu, and maple leaves flowing through the river are swallowed.