日本語版はこちら：柏まつり
I can’t recall one year where it was not raining during Kashiwa Matsuri in all my years living here. This time around, the sky was miraculously all blue but of course, I had to work.
There were people wherever I looked. Children and adults bought foods and drinks at the many stalls. The city center was on fire with events and attractions for people to see and experience.
From fruits to waffles, chocolate-covered bananas, and refreshing beverages, I found so many different treasures.
Kashiwa became a city full of music. Musicians from different genres entertained the crowds, as uplifting music from the many speakers filled the streets.
There were many things for children to do as well. I was amazed at how active kids were, even in this kind of heat.
In typical Japanese festival fashion, Kashiwa was full of parades. Dance and music parades, Mikoshi (shrine carrying) processions, and big floats came around the streets accompanied by traditional flute and percussion music.
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Date of coverage: 28th July 2019
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