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Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
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Author:  datadub [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
Hey hey,

Just got back from a magical trip up to Aomori to see the Nebuta festival.
The core of this festival are these large paper floats depicting epic mythical battles.
They light them up and pull them through the narrow streets of the town, accompanied
by crazy drumming, chanting and dancing.

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an overwhelming number of pix available here
Author:  plastichunter [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
The colors, patterns, and artistic craftsmanship on these floats is amazing. Thanks for all the wonderful pics!
Author:  Joe [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
Damn, those are straight eye candy.
Thanks for the pics.
Author:  PaulieVinyl [ Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
Brilliant pics, really beautiful. Must be staggering in person.
Author:  bunnyboy [ Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
Whoa. So beautiful - thanks for sharing!
Author:  LamourSupreme [ Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
Wish they had floats like that in the macy's parade. sounds like fun times.
Author:  soda pop SMASH [ Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Nebuta Festival in Aomori Japan (Loving Japan reason #6)
wow, they look amazing - thanks a lot for sharing
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