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Customs and traditions of Japan - Dondo Yaki

By Muza-chan on Jan 14, 2010 | In Japan travel | 11 feedbacks »

A lot of Japanese customs and traditions at the beginning of the year! :)
At the middle of January, a festival of fire takes place in Japan, named Dondo Yaki ( どんどやき ).

The New Year Decorations I recently wrote about, together with the good luck charms used during the last year, are placed on a rack made of twigs and are set on fire. The burning symbolizes the breaking with the past and the desire to move forward, to progress.

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I selected from YouTube several recordings from this festival:

Also, on this occasion, cooked mochi cakes are eaten, for good luck in the new year and protection against diseases.

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