A large ring or Chinowa made of grass is erected on the pathway leading to a shrine.
Worshipers at the shrine pass through the ring as an act of purification from misdeeds, impurities, or bad luck.
Participants pass through the ring reciting a verse invoking long life and avoiding diseases.
Ceremonies of passing through the ring, sacred music and dancing are dedicated to the shrine on the ceremony day.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have ever heard of a Chinowa ! How very interesting : thank you for posting this.
ReplyDelete