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No.13 Ise Candle Night

      2014/06/23

On Saturday night, August 7th, Ise City will be a little brighter as the city will hold a candle festival along the Seta River. Candles will be placed along the river for a stretch of about 10 kilometers through Ise City.

Traditionally, the Seta River was a lifeline for the people of Ise City when waterways were more common modes of transportation and delivery. But after people, goods and services began using alternate methods of movement, the Seta River became a place of refuse rather than a vital part of the local economy.

In recent years, however, Ise City and a legion of volunteers have tried to get this river back its position of prominence. And it has worked! The water quality has increased and the river’s inhabitants have been flourishing. The effort to restore the Seta River continues on and on and the Candle Night event is one way people are recognizing the efforts that have been made and also part of their dream to make the Seta River a vital part of the city again.

The Candle Festival will feature all the wonderful sights, sounds, and flavors of a usual summer festival in Japan—food, drink and lots of laughs.

To take part in the celebration, head toward to Kawasaki district in Ise City (please see the map). It is only a few minutes walk from either Ujiyamada or Ise City train stations. Once you are in Kawasaki, you can’t miss it.

The candles will be lighted at 17:30 and should burn about 5 to 6 hours—plenty of time for everyone to fill their bellies and rejuvinate their spirits! Tell all your friends to join you and I hope to see you there!

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