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北国青森を彩る熱狂夏の陣。 青森ねぶた祭（8月2日〜7日） 「青森ねぶた祭」は、昭和55年1月、国の「重要無形民俗文化財」との指定を 受け、今や日本を代表する祭りとして世界の人々に親しまれるようになった。 魂を揺さぶる囃子の響き、勇壮な武者絵、跳ねては叫ぶ跳人たち。 見栄を切った武者絵の形相は、ねぶた師の情熱であり芸術そのものといえる。 青森県人の持つ精神のダイナミズムを感じ、引き込まれずにはいられない。 7日夜にはフィナレーを飾る花火大会とねぶたの海上運行が行われ、 一年分のエネルギーを噴出させる壮大な火祭りは、北国の短い夏を燃え尽くす。 Welcome to Aomori City! And, welcome to the biggest event of Aomori City, the NEBUTA FESTIVAL. This annual event, representative of the flavor and color of all Japan has grown each year, so that it has become the largest event in all of the Tsugaru District. Today the Nebuta floats are made of a wood base, carefully covered with this same Japanese paper, beautifully colored, and lighted from the inner part with hundreds of light bulbs. In early August the colorful floats are pulled through the streets accompanied by people dancing in native Nebuta costumes, playing tunes on flutes and drums. One of the reasons for the popularity of the Nebuta festival is the free participation of many Aomori citizens. The sounds of the Nebuta drums and bamboo flutes inspire people to prepare costumes and begin practice of the Nebuta dances. As the beginning of the parade is signaled, "haneto"(Nebuta dancers) join hand-in-hand, and begin their journey through the streets of Aomori. These dancers, colorfully arrayed in Nebuta garb, welcome audience participation Feel free to join in a circle and enjoy the festivities! We, the citizens of Aomori, would like to pass on this wonderful festival to our sons and daughters, in hope that it becomes a symbol of peace and hope to the coming generations. We welcome you to the Nebuta Festival and hope that you will have a wonderful experience. We hope to meet you again at the AOMORI NEBUTA FESTIVAL.
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