Notice of “Dainichi Dondoyaki” in 2008

Notice of "Dainichi Dondoyaki" in 2008

On January 21 (Sun.), "Doneyaki" will be held in the Dainichi district of Aomi Island, Nagato City. Dondoyaki is a traditional January event to pray for a good catch, a good harvest, and good health. The "Dondon" of Dainihibi is a huge 8-meter-high structure built from the foundation "Taruki" and the framework "Moso-dake", using household ornaments and a large amount of ferns. It is said that the direction in which this Dondon falls while burning will predict the year's bountiful catch and harvest*.　There is also a legend that burning the first calligraphy piece on the fire of Dondondono "makes your handwriting better".

(*) It is said that the ocean side has a good catch and the mountain side has a good harvest, and the area between the mountain and the ocean has both a good catch and a good harvest.

Event Details
・Date: Sunday, January 21, 2008, 8:00 a.m. ignition *Slight rain and light snowfall, postponed in case of inclement weather
・Location: Plaza in front of Seienji Temple, Qinghai Island (about 3 km from Qinghai Bridge, 5 minutes by car)
・Notes: Preparation work including fern cutting, bamboo and rafters will be conducted on Sunday, January 14, and Dondong production on Saturday, January 20.
・Inquiries: Dainihibi Ku Community Association General Manager: Nakamura (090-4143-4708) Inquiry: Dainihibi Ku Neighborhood Association, General Manager: Nakamura (090-4143-4708)