石岡お祭り（関東三大祭り）大神輿出御、供奉行列出陣編 Ishioka Festival (Kanto's three major festivals)

国府の祭祀として始まった「常陸國總社宮例大祭」は、15日から18日の４日間行われる関東三大祭の一つと称される壮大で伝統と歴史を誇る最大のお祭り。明治時代裕福な商人層による豪華な出し物が街を練り歩く祭祀が基礎となり近世様々な要素が加わり現在に至る。老若男女が心の底からお祭り一色に染まり、見物客も幸せの空間に一瞬にして抱き込み、共にお祭りを楽しんでいる様子は、独特なのもがある。
お祭りの先陣を斬るのは富田町の三匹の獅子ささら（茨城県指定無形民俗文化財、石岡市指定有形民俗文化財）を露祓いに大神輿出御、幌獅子供奉行列を掲載致しました。出陣の順番は決まっているようですが行列の状況をどうぞご覧下さい。初めて石岡のお祭りを観覧させて頂き、感動で、自然と涙が出て感動を覚えました。皆さんのどうぞご覧下さい。
The Country of Hitachi Soja Reitaisai, which began as a ritual for the Kokufu, is the largest festival with a grand tradition and history, and is said to be one of the three major festivals in the Kanto region, held for four days from the 15th to the 18th. Its basis was the rituals of the Meiji era, in which lavish performances were paraded through the city by the wealthy merchant class, and various early modern elements were added to the festival, which continues to the present day. There is something unique about the way men and women of all ages are completely absorbed in the festival, and the onlookers are instantly enveloped in a happy atmosphere, enjoying the festival together.
The spearhead of the festival will be the three lions Sasara from Tomita Town (designated as an intangible folk cultural property by Ibaraki Prefecture and a tangible folk cultural property by Ishioka City), and a large mikoshi (portable shrine) and a horo lion children's parade will be posted. It seems that the order of departure has been decided, but please take a look at the status of the queue. It was my first time to see a festival in Ishioka, and I was moved to tears. Please take a look.
＃石岡お祭り＃関東三大祭り＃歴史＃日本のこころ