the dancers aren't meant to show any emotion, but this guy (most likely sake-fueled) jumped out from behind the curtain and began to dance as well. very amusing!
apparently rachel's intersection was the last stop of the morning, and the dancers were let out of the cars and whisked off in taxis to lunch. the men and women pulling the cars had to continue in the hot sun....
this was also the last group of the morning, and they were the most personable of the bunch. lots of clapping, singing and well, joining in on stage! i think i should like to live in that town!
next was the mikoshi, this was just before that.
after lifting the mikoshi they invited spectators to run under and back. then i ran out of space on my memory card!! oops!
more at flickr!
and last, a video, the first car we saw.
we had a great time at the party! the kids got to play in the pool, the adults had a great time chatting, and the food was great! one of the best festivals i have ever been to!
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God woman. You on a photo and blog marathon today or something!! Great pics from Sunday. Glad you got one of that little boy with short hair - he was adorable. Wish we had been able to stay round for Rachel's pie!
Verification word is undowfal - sounds like finnish person trying to say wonderful :)
Great photos! I like the one of the guys lifting the mikoshi close-up, and the little fellow begging his mum - did she buy him the coffee in the end?
Thanks for saying it's your best festival ever - it's nice to be able to escape the heat, isn't it? You are welcome back next year!
Seriously, let me know when you have that money. ;) Hahaha.
Look at the sunburn on the guys' arms!
GW, i thought he was a little cutie, too! glad to get a great picture of him.
rachel, i don't know if she did. i don't think so, though! and the close-up...the guy with his back to the camera (with his head down) was making the BEST 'kitsuiii~' face and i *just* missed it. this one was a close second on getting how heavy those things are!!
adam, fingers crossed for winning the lottery! also, i think sunday was the third day for them to pull the cars and mikoshi around. some of the guys were pure red! (i'm sure the sake helped in small part for that! LOL)
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