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Miyajima Festivals
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FESTIVALS Miyajima is noted for its frequent Festivals. Festivals include: - Miyajima Oysters Festival (2nd weekend of Feb): oysters, Miyajima’s specialty, are served at low prices. - Miyajima Hina Doll Festival (lMar 25 - Apr 3): antique dolls on display - Kiyomori Festival (Mar): Itsukushima Shrine prayer parade of the Heike family Toka Festival (Apr 15): Gagaku, the court dance and music - Hiwatarishiki (Apr 15 & Nov 15): religious rite performed by the Shingon Sect of Buddhism - Kangen Festival (Aug): the largest annual festival observed at Itsukushima Shrine - Miyajima Water Fireworks Display (Aug): seven spectacular scenes complying with each year’s theme - Kikka Festival (Oct 15): Gagaku, the court dance and music - Chinka-sai (Dec 31): a fire prevention festival see the details at http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/event/event01.html Photos provided by Hiroshima Prefecture. |