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Hakata Tomyo Watching 2013

START: Oct 19, 2013 END: Oct 19, 2013

Each October Hakata streets are illuminated with tens of thousands of paper lanterns. Stroll through the many narrow side streets to see small and large creative lantern formations plus some foods and drinks stalls too. This event, organized by local families, children and others, has become a major event, synonymous with autumn in Hakata. Free shuttle buses link five sites and free maps are available at each viewing spot!

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• 10/19 (Sat.) 18:00 ~21:00
• Kushida Shrine, Hakata Elementary School, Gokusho Area, Tochoji, Hakata Riverain, Hakata Wharf area, Fujita Park, Hakataekimae Hiroba, Former Reisen Elementary School
• Free
• 092-271-4461
http://hakata-toumyou.com/index.html

What is Tomyo Watching? 灯明ウォッチングとは?
Traditionally, “tomyo” lanterns are illuminated as votive offerings to the gods and Buddha, or at memorial services (供養). The Hakata Tomyo Watching festival started in 1994, inspired from a traditional ceremony called Sentomyo that is held at temples and shrines in Fukuoka and Oita in which 1,000 paper lanterns are lit up. The beautifully illuminated paper lanterns symbolize prayers for good health and the well-being of one’s family.

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Published: Sep 30, 2013 / Last Updated: Apr 1, 2016

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