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I Captured An Exciting Fire Festival In Japan
I Captured An Exciting Fire Festival In Japan
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I Captured An Exciting Fire Festival In Japan

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“Norimoto-Mando” is a traditional and beautiful fire festival in Aichi Prefecture. It will be held in Mt.Mantou of August 15 every year. Mando is made of straw. And it weights about 10 kg. Shirtless men brandish ignited mando overhead, while shouting “Mando, Mando, Yoi-Yoi”. They draw the big circle of fire in the night sky. This festival has a several meanings. For example, repose of souls, repelling pests and memorial service for the war dead of the Battle Nagashino.

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    Hidetoshi Ogata is a Photographer from Japan. He is interested in Japanese culture, Animal and Travel photography. His photograph won the Natural World category of 13th Annual Smithsonian Photo Contest.

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    Hidetoshi Ogata

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    Hidetoshi Ogata is a Photographer from Japan. He is interested in Japanese culture, Animal and Travel photography. His photograph won the Natural World category of 13th Annual Smithsonian Photo Contest.

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