The "Onagawa Minato Festival" in Onagawa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, which had been postponed due to the damage to the port caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the influence of the new coronavirus, was held on the 24th for the first time in 12 years.
This festival is the largest event in the town that started in 1957 to thank the sea and wish for industrial development. It was not held due to the construction of the port after the Great East Japan Earthquake, and was postponed last year due to the spread of infection. Was there.
On the 24th, which was held for the first time in 12 years, the opening ceremony was held after temperature measurement and disinfection were performed at the entrance of the venue, and the gathered people offered a silent prayer to the victims of the earthquake.
After that, at the festival's main attraction, "Kaijo Shishimai," which was held in Onagawa Bay, 10 fishing boats decorated with colorful big fishing flags arrived at the quay one after another and danced on board to the musical accompaniment. The lion landed and excited the venue.
A man in his thirties, whose parents' house near the harbor was damaged by the tsunami and moved to a hill, said, "I'm glad to see how busy it is after a long time. I hope it will continue to be a lively town." ..
Masanori Takahashi, chairman of the Onagawa Minato Festival Co-sponsorship, said, "I've been trying to hold this event. I'd be happy if I could convey the feelings of requiescats to the deceased."