大東七夕祭「Tanabata」

初めて大東七夕祭へ行って来ました!!私はもちろん浴衣で夏祭り気分を盛り上げて行きました👘

Last Monday, I attended a Tanabata Matsuri (festival) for the first time.  The festival is held in Daitō, a district in Unnan city, every August 6th.  Of course, I enjoyed wearing yukata👘!

Although Tanabata is officially observed on the 7th of July, Tanabata festivals are held throughout Japan in July or August.  You can read more about Tanabata and its history, here.  

In Daitō, each neighborhood makes a float, and these, along with lanterns and bamboo branches decorated with ornaments and wishes, are paraded down a street lined with summer festival booths to the sound of traditional drums, flutes and cymbals.  There was also a stage for live performances, and to top off the night, a fireworks display over the river!  It was truly spectacular, and I look forward to attending next year!

また、来年も皆さん元気いっぱい笑顔もいっぱいを待ってま〜す

BOOK of the MONTH

8月のおすすめ本は「世界遺産珠玉の80選」です。

カラー写真がメインですばらしい写真がいっぱいあります。もちろん日本のおすすめもあります! 私の一番見てみたい場所はエジプトのアブ・シンベル神殿♥

一番見たい場所を見つけてください!

August’s book has beautiful photos and information about 80 of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  Of course, there are some from Japan!  My dream is to visit Egypt and see Abu Simbel and Philae.  I would like to hear about places you want to see or places you have visited. ♪

You can read more information and see photos of the 1121(!!!) World Heritage Sites, listed by country, here.

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Please enjoy looking at August’s books while having your hair colored or permed!
もし良かったらパーマやカラーの待ち時間に是非読んでみて下さい。