The Kagura Summer Festival in Luzon, Philippines is one of the most popular and vibrant celebrations in the country. It features an array of cultural activities such as traditional dance performances, musical concerts, parades, art displays and more. Visitors can also enjoy a range of exciting food stalls selling delicious local cuisine.
History and Highlights
The Kagura Summer Festival has been around for many years now, with its origins dating back to the late 19th century when it was first held in Tokyo. Some highlights from previous festivals include fireworks displays, kabuki theater performances, taiko drumming demonstrations and a variety of traditional games like tug-of-war and sumo wrestling matches.
Events and Activities
Visitors can expect to see some incredible performances by dancers wearing colorful costumes as they move gracefully to the beat of traditional music. Other events include lantern making workshops where participants can create their own unique lanterns using paper or bamboo frames decorated with lights or colorful fabrics; live concerts featuring Japanese pop singers; calligraphy classes; martial arts demonstrations; kimono dressing experiences; tea ceremonies; sushi tasting sessions; as well as markets where local craftsmen showcase their work. Additionally there are often special events like bon odori (dancing) competitions or flower arranging competitions which are fun for all ages!
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include beautiful temples such as Tosen Shrine which features stunning architecture steeped in history or Sensoji Temple with its amazing five-story pagoda offering spectacular views over Tokyo Bay . If you’re looking for something different perhaps take a cruise along Sumida River which passes through some magnificent scenery including cherry blossom trees during springtime or explore Ueno Park which houses several museums dedicated to art, science, history etc., not forgetting Ueno Zoo famous for its Giant Pandas! For food lovers there’s no shortage either – discover far eastern cuisine at one of Asakusa’s many restaurants where dishes such as tempura (deep fried vegetables & seafood), ramen noodles or yakitori (grilled meat skewers) are served up fresh daily!