Saturday, July 17, 2010

Summer festival with portable shrines  神輿祓除疫病發生

In old days, people were in fear of the spread of epidemics in summer. They carried a portable shrine and went through the streets of a town, wishing the god in it prevents epidemics. Today people carry the shrine to wish their health and strengthen the bond of the residents.
從前夏天疫病要漫延。為了祓除惡疫, 農曆六月人們抬神輿走大街小巷。這個祭禮現在還有。人們盼望全家人健康。許多人抬一個神輿加強友誼的紐帶。

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Lotus Flower

"予獨愛蓮之出淤泥而不染"
A lotus has an amazing ability to survive. 60years ago, 3 seeds were excavated in mud of the 2,000 years ago remains. Dr. Oga succeeded in germinating one.