The traditional event "Chagu Chagu Umakko", which is known as an early summer tradition in Iwate Prefecture, was held for the first time in three years, and about 60 horses paraded about 14 kilometers with their children on their backs.
"Chagu Chagu Umakko" is a traditional event that has continued since the Edo period to thank the horses who helped with the farming work when the rice planting was finished. It is said.
It was canceled for two consecutive years due to the influence of the new corona, but this year it was held for the first time in three years with a partial change in the route, and at the shrine in Takizawa City, about 60 horses first became a five-colored belt. It was decorated with colorful cloths and bells called.
Then, I took a child and walked about 14 kilometers to Morioka Hachimangu in Morioka City for more than 4 hours.
People gathered along the road enjoyed the early summer tradition by taking pictures and waving at the children riding horses.
A man in his thirties who moved to Morioka City said, "I saw it for the first time. My 1-year-old son also enjoyed waving his hand, so I hope he can put it on the back of a horse in the future." I did.
In addition, a first-year high school girl who has been participating since the age of 1 said, "I did not ride a horse, but pulled it for the first time. It was difficult because the horse was not still, but it was fun." ..