On the night of the 28th, the traditional winter event of Nara, the ancient capital of Nara, was held in a normal way for the first time in three years.
The burning of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara City is a traditional winter event with various origins.
In order to prevent the spread of the new corona infection, the entrance to the foot of the mountain was regulated, and last year it was implemented by making an advance application system, but on the night of the 28th, it was performed in a normal way for the first time in three years. was broken.
First, the fire was delivered to the shrine at the foot of the mountain, and the priest prayed for the safety of the mountain burning.
After about 600 fireworks were set off, local firefighters set fire to the dry grass on the slopes of the mountain at the signal of conch shells and trumpets.
Only about 10% of the flames were burned because it had snowed just before, but many visitors enjoyed taking pictures of the magical sight of the flames lighting up the night sky. .
A man in his 30s from Nara City who visited with his child said, "It was the first time I saw the fire. The children also enjoyed seeing the fire up close."
A first-year junior high school girl from Hyogo Prefecture said, “The fireworks were so beautiful and fun.