Core Kyoto - Season 6 Episode 15
Core Kyoto - Season 6 Episode 15 - Documentary TV Shows 28:14. story about The biggest event in the mountain village of Hirogawara in northern Kyoto is held in late August. Men hurl flaming bundles into the air to light a torch towering 20m high in prayer for good health and harvests. Originating from a fire prevention ritual held when the main local industry was charcoal making, villagers still start preparing months in advance. Discover the efforts being made to maintain this 300-year-old summer festival despite concerns for the future of this depopulating village.
Released: Feb 28, 2013
Runtime: 28:14
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Gary Tegler
Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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