Notice of “Dainichi Dondoyaki”(1/19)

A traditional event that has continued for 200 years

On January 19 (Sun), the " Dainichi Dondoyaki," a traditional event that has continued for over 200 years, will be held in the Dainichi district of Aomi Island.

Dondoyaki" is a fire festival to pray for a good catch of fish, a good harvest, and good health by burning decorations, kadomatsu, and the first calligraphy piece of the New Year.

Dondondo" in the Ohihi area is made by assembling a huge yagura made of rafters, bamboos, and ferns, and attaching decorations collected from each household, such as shimekari (decorations for the New Year's ritual) and shomeshome (the beginning of a new year's calligraphy) around it.

This is an event in which the New Year's men and women light a "Dondon" and predict their fortune for the year according to the direction in which the "Dondon" falls.

It is said that if it falls on the ocean side, it will bring a good catch, if it falls on the mountain side, it will bring a good harvest, and if it falls in the middle, it will bring both a good catch and a good harvest. It is also said that burning the first calligraphy piece on the fire of "Dondon" will improve one's handwriting.

Please come and see the powerful 8-meter-high Dondoyaki with your own eyes.

information

Date] January 19, 2020 (Sun.) 8:00 a.m., Dondoro ignites * Light rain and light snow, postponed in case of stormy weather
[Location] Plaza in front of Seienji Temple, Senzaki Ohibi, Nagato City
[Inquiries] Ohibi Ku Community Association, Contact: Nakamura TEL: 090-4143-4708

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Related Links

• Dainichi Dondoyaki(Event Page)
• Qinghai Island