Monday, January 24, 2011

DONCHO FESTIVAL PT.1

Sunday 23. In my Samurai armor at the National Treasure designated Inuyama Castle for a special ceremony, the unveiling of a giant tapestry that once was the main curtain at an old theatre that has since been condemned. One of Inuyama's most influential businessmen purchased the tapestry to save it from destruction. As part of the Inuyama culture and history, I took part in the Samurai procession taking the tapestry from Inuyama Castle to it's new home...
Part of the ceremony involved Shinto rites, including a blessing of the tapestry which was unveiled in the square below the ancient castle.
I addressed the crowd in my newly appointed role as Tourism Ambassador to Inuyama City...
Inuyama businessmen and dignitaries lead the procession taking the tapestry to a new museum built to display the artifact. (cont.)

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