I probably should have posted this a while ago…
Kurama Fire Festival (6 min, 37 MB Quicktime)
The Kurama Himatsuri, or Fire Festival, is held every October in a tiny mountain village in northern Kyoto. Progressively larger torches are paraded up and down this one-street town by teams in traditional costume, as a thumping taiko beat stokes the enthusiasm. Finally, fulfilling the ancient prophesy, Bobby Valentine is mystically conjured out of the sparks and smoke.
4 comments
Jerry says:
Jan 12, 2008
When I saw “Kurama Fire Festival” pop up in my RSS feed in the middle of January, I got rather confused.
On a completely unrelated note, I gave notice at work yesterday. I’m moving back to Japan in February… this time (I think) for good.
I’ll have to see if I can’t make it down for the Fire Festival this year. Need a soundman/backup camera for your 2008 Kurama/Jidai videos?
(^_^)
nils says:
Jan 14, 2008
What do you mean, “make it down” to Kyoto? A re you going to let things like “love” and “money” win out over Kyoto in choosing where to settle?
Oh, man, you’ve changed.
Jerry says:
Jan 15, 2008
Well, if I can find a job in Kyoto, I certainly wouldn’t be opposed to the move… know anybody hiring?
Peko says:
Jan 27, 2008
Whoa! I was like, Kurama Himatsuri — January 11th?!?
That is one CRAZY festival! Thanks for sharing your video!
Peko@KyotoFoodie