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matsuriCivil or religious festival in Japan, especially a Shinto shrine festival. It traditionally has two parts: a solemn ritual of worship and a joyous celebration. The participants first purify themselves (see harai) by periods of abstinence and by bathing. The inner doors of the shrine are then opened, a drum or bells are sounded, and the deity or sacred power (kami) is called to descend. The ritual continues with offerings, prayers, and ceremonial music and dancing. The celebration usually includes a feast, dancing, theatrical performances, divination, and athletic contests. A portable shrine housing the kami is often taken out and carried in procession. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The hotel's ocean liner-size restaurant, Matsuri, is considered on of the best in the city, giving Nobu a run for its money. Late in the afternoon of December 17, the main portion of the matsuri begins on a square earthen platform raised before the temporary shrine. SECOND ANNUAL PASADENA CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: Welcome spring and the Japanese celebration of Sakura Matsuri beginning with opening ceremonies at 9:30 a. |
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