The promotional committee for Hakata Matsubayashi decided on anti-coronavirus infection guidelines for the 2021 procession. To have the traditional festival without spreading the virus, the event will limit participants to about one-third of the average year and eliminate welcome drinks and foods at each visiting spot. Also, all participants will wear blue ribbons to show appreciation to the local medical workers. It will be the first Hakata Matsubayashi procession since the event became registered as one of Japan’s Intangible Cultural Properties in 2020. Source: KBC / RKB
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