★ Aug. 9, 2019 1) Kameya-yoshinaga, Kyoto: okuri-bi (lit. ‘send-off/farewell’-[bon]fires) 2) Senbon-

★ Aug. 9, 2019 1) Kameya-yoshinaga, Kyoto: okuri-bi (lit. ‘send-off/farewell’-[bon]fires) 2) Senbon-tamajuken, Kyoto: okuri-bi ——– 1) A ball of white bean paste rolled with ‘uiro’ dough. 2) A ball of sweet bean paste covered with translucent dough made with kudzu (Japanese arrowroot starch) and so on. Both with the Chinese character ‘dai(large/big)[-monji(character)]’ on the dough. ——– These cake are inspired by an 'obon’*1 event called Gozan no Okuribi (lit. 'send-off’ bonfires on five mountains), which is one of the four main festivals held in the city of Kyoto and also one of the main summer highlights seen in the city. On the evening of August 16, five giant bonfires*2 in the shape of Chinese characters, a ship and a shrine gate*3 are each lit on five mountains*4 surrounding the city, standing out against the summer night sky.*5 ——– *1 'Obon/bon’ is a Japanese traditional custom/festival to honor/commemorate the spirits of one’s deceased family member(s). It is apparently associated with/based on? ancient people’s notion that, during the 'obon’ period, the spirits of the deceased returned to this world (and their homes) and had reunion with the (living) family members. *2 In the 'obon’ custom, bonfires and paper lanterns, etc. are generally thought of as 'guide lights’ to welcome/send off the departed, or put another way, to guide the dead to this world and their home/back to the other world. (The 'welcoming/greeting’ fire is referred to as 'mukae-bi’ in Japanese.) *3 For example, about 200m at the longest part for the 'funa-gata (lit. ship-design)’ bonfire. *4 Or rather six mountains. *5 FYI, please take a look at the posts of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsD6bdCy44A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maPyof5eKqs (About 6 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vxTHoazP7Q (Hard work behind the scenes. About 15 minutes). ——– #wagashi #japanesesweets #sweets #tea #teaceremony #chanoyu #food #foodie #dessert #beautifulcuisines #foodart #patisserie #cuisine #japan #japanese #matcha #kyoto #京都 #和菓子 #お菓子 #スイーツ #お茶 #抹茶 #茶道 #亀屋良長 #千本玉壽軒 #送り火 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KbMY7Augy/?igshid=159d7u7azu25w -- source link

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