These are the photos of Karatsu Kunch, which is an annual festival in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. This festival features a parade of fourteen massive floats in various forms of samurai helmets, sea bream, dragons, and other fantastical creatures. They are all made of lacquer-coated wood, and other materials. The float of a red lion, which is the oldest, was first made in 1819. Each float which stands about six meters and weighs about two tons, is drawn through the streets of the city by teams of bearers living in the fourteen traditional neighborhoods of Karatsu. This festival is designated as a folk cultural event of national importance and draws a great number of spectators from the surrounding area.
Yet another colorful event in your area! How fun it must be to watch these colorful floats pass by on the streets. What a fun series!
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