parade - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-28T08:02:19Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/paradeThis November's Autumn Festival in Historic Tochigi, Japanhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/tochigi-autumn-festival-japan2018-07-24T18:38:43.000Z2018-07-24T18:38:43.000ZMarian Goldberghttps://tripatini.com/members/MarianGoldberg<div><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296639464,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296639464,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="674" class="align-full" alt="9296639464?profile=original" /></a></b></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p style="text-align:center;"></p><p>This coming November 9-11, visitors to Tochigi City, Japan - dubbed “Little Edo” because of its Edo period townscape and just 70 minutes north of Tokyo’s Asakusa Station on the Tobu Railway line - are in for a special treat, because this is the year of the <strong>Tochigi Autumn Festival</strong>, held biannually since 1874.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009282885,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="680" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009282885,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009282885?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p>In Tochigi, with architecture and culture shaped by maritime transport, the key draw during the festival is elaborately decorated <i>dashi</i> floats in motion, that “magically” appear after dark.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009283670,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="680" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009283670,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009283670?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> These dashi are enhanced by skillfully crafte<font size="2">d</font> <a href="https://youtu.be/QFL0bXiFinQ"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/QFL0bXiFinQ"><font color="#1155CC"><font size="2"><i><u><span>karakuri</span></u></i></font></font></a> <a href="https://youtu.be/QFL0bXiFinQ"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/QFL0bXiFinQ"><font color="#1155CC"><font size="2"><i><u>ningy</u></i></font></font></a><a href="https://youtu.be/QFL0bXiFinQ"><font color="#1155CC"><font size="2"><i><u><span>ō</span></u></i></font></font></a> <a href="https://youtu.be/QFL0bXiFinQ"><font color="#1155CC"><font size="2"><u><span>dolls</span></u></font></font></a> <font size="2"><span>- mec</span></font><span>hanical dolls operated on traditional watch technology, originally created during the Edo period.</span> The celebratory milieu is further elevated by traditional <i>Ohayashi</i> festival music -- with taiko drums and shakuhachi flutes, passed down from the Meiji period.</p><p></p><p><b>Tochigi Autumn Festival History</b></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br /> The festival began in 1874, when people paraded with</span> <i><span style="font-weight:400;">dashi</span></i> <span style="font-weight:400;">floats to honor</span> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Jimmu"><span style="font-weight:400;">Emperor Jinmu</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, the first emperor of Japan (660 BCE), during a ceremony held on the premises of the prefectural office (located in the former Tochigi Town, currently Tochigi City). These particular <em>dashi</em> floats are called</span> <i><span style="font-weight:400;">edogata ningy</span></i><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ō</span></i> <i><span style="font-weight:400;">dashi</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;"> because they were originally produced in the Edo period. Soon the entire town started to compete by showcasing dashi floats of</span> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shizuka_Gozen"><span style="font-weight:400;">Shizuka Gozen</span></a> <span style="font-weight:400;">(12th century) during the</span> <i><span style="font-weight:400;">Tenka Matsuri</span></i> <span style="font-weight:400;">(</span><a href="https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/399/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Edo Sanno Festival</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">) and other dashi floats featuring dolls produced by skillful doll makers such as</span> <i><span style="font-weight:400;">Shugetsu Hara III</span></i> <span style="font-weight:400;">(<a href="http://www.kuranomachi.jp/akimatsuri/dashi/index.html" target="_blank">sample works</a>)</span></p><p></p><p><b>About the</b> <i><b>Edogata</b></i> <i><b><span>Ningyō</span></b></i> <font color="#222222"><font size="2"><b><span>(Float Dolls)</span></b></font></font></p><p><br /> The dolls used for Edogata <i><span>ningyō</span></i> dashi vary, but mainly feature gods and heroes that appeared in Kojiki and Nihon-shoki (Japan's old historical records) or great figures and heroes from China. They also symbolize folk beliefs and legends. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/mynewsdesk-cld/image/upload/t_limit_1000/u2zmbzhxzu0kloaz9x4u.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/mynewsdesk-cld/image/upload/t_limit_1000/u2zmbzhxzu0kloaz9x4u.jpg?width=700" width="700" class="align-full" alt="u2zmbzhxzu0kloaz9x4u.jpg?width=700" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Festival Highlight:</b> <i><b>Buttsuke</b></i></p><p><br /> One of the festival’s highlights is <i>buttsuke</i>, where multiple parading dashi floats face off by playing <i>ohayashi</i>, festival music, initiated by the call of each leader. All carriers brandish lanterns above their heads and shout to enliven the music. It is customary for dashi floats with out-of-tune ohayashi to concede.</p><p></p><p> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009284069,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="680" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009284069,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009284069?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> The invigorating calls are also unique, representing each town. <font color="#000000"><span><font face="arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">If you go, join in and shout to your heart’s content! The evening parade offers a chance to view a magical world, where lantern-illuminated floats, brighten the night festivities</font></font></span></font></p><p></p><p><font color="#000000"><span><a href="https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/10/tochigifes-770x444.jpg" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><img src="https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/10/tochigifes-770x444.jpg?width=680" width="680" class="align-full" alt="tochigifes-770x444.jpg?width=680" /></font></font></a></span></font></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>If You Miss the Festival</b></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The</span> <i><span style="font-weight:400;">Tochigi Dashi Kaikan</span></i> <span style="font-weight:400;">(Tochigi</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">Doll Float Museum, below) reconstructs scenes from the biannual Tochigi Autumn Festival through installations produced with digital technology and actual dashi floats. It allows visitors to immerse themselves in the festival’s spectacle and appreciate the beauty of the dashi floats even if their visit does not fall within the festival dates. F</span><span style="font-weight:400;">ounded in 1995, the museum stores the dashi floats, which are tangible folk cultural properties designated by Tochigi Prefecture. Three dashi floats actually used in the Tochigi Autumn Festival are on permanent display and are rotated on a regular basis to allow visitors to encounter different gorgeously adorned, mobile dashi floats every time they visit. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009284460,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="680" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009284460,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009284460?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>What’s New<br /><br /></b></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">This year</span> <i><span style="font-weight:400;">Tochigi</span></i> <span style="font-weight:400;">Daishi Kaikan’s high-tech festival video (below) was just updated during a two-month museum</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">closure from January to the end of February</span><span style="font-weight:400;">. Now this digital introduction to the Tochigi Autumn Festival is available in several languages, enhancing the experience for foreign visitors.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009285068,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="680" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009285068,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009285068?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Where to Stay</b></p><p></p><p>Even though Tochigi City is so close to Tokyo, to fully relax and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere, you may wish to say overnight. <a href="http://www.kanahan-ryokan.jp/"><font color="#1155CC"><u>Kanahan Ryokan</u></font></a> (below), located on Kuranomachi Promenade, in the center of Tochigi City, is a historic inn established in the Anei era (1764-1780), during the Edo period. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/mynewsdesk-cld/image/upload/t_limit_1000/gs6voxcwclpjguebmdyl.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/mynewsdesk-cld/image/upload/t_limit_1000/gs6voxcwclpjguebmdyl.jpg?width=680" width="680" class="align-full" alt="gs6voxcwclpjguebmdyl.jpg?width=680" /></a></p><p></p><p>Renowned as a respite for the Kaninnomiya family -- a close lineage to the Imperial family, Kanahan also welcomed famed 19th-century British author, Isabella Bird. On the premises, traditional <i>kura</i> (storehouses) and other historic structures create an ambiance of bye-gone days. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/hcwkplawvhotiugahm0x.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/hcwkplawvhotiugahm0x.jpg?width=700" width="700" class="align-full" alt="hcwkplawvhotiugahm0x.jpg?width=700" /></a></p><p></p><p><br />You’ll sleep comfortably on futons set atop springy tatami mat flooring and peer out at the city when you slide open your fusuma screens.</p><p><a href="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/h8ei0ogtx6awc24hpjwc.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/h8ei0ogtx6awc24hpjwc.jpg?width=680" width="680" class="align-full" alt="h8ei0ogtx6awc24hpjwc.jpg?width=680" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Your meals, including <i>Edo Gozen</i> (an <a href="http://tochigi-edo.jp/" target="_blank">Edo-style set menu</a>), are prepared with local Tochigi produce and ingredients used in the Edo period but presented in a modern style.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009285460,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009285460,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009285460?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p><br />Special dietary requests should be noted at the time of reservation; so meals can be served according to your preference. Guest can also stay overnight without meals.This is a historic and classy inn, but it is also a place where you can visit casually. The <i>okami</i> or landlady/proprietress will personally greet you with a welcoming smile. </p><p></p><p><b>What to Buy and Where</b></p><p><br />Popular local souvenirs include traditional items made of colorful Japanese paper. <i>Kezuka Kamiten</i> is a Japanese paper shop located on Kuranomachi Promenade near Dashi Kaikan. It is one of the five <i>misegura</i> -- storehouses consisting of a shop and residence together -- built in a row, which is even rare in Tochigi, where a number of storehouses remain. You can appreciate how paper evolved in Japanese culture just by observing the samples and holding them in your hands.</p><p><a href="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/kefikldhl81tvyv9vmch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/kefikldhl81tvyv9vmch.jpg?width=680" width="680" class="align-full" alt="kefikldhl81tvyv9vmch.jpg?width=680" /></a></p><p></p><p>You’ll find customary engagement gifts and gift money envelopes used on celebratory occasions, </p><p><a href="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/wlm94v0d3phavzj7itwh.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/wlm94v0d3phavzj7itwh.jpg?width=680" width="680" class="align-full" alt="wlm94v0d3phavzj7itwh.jpg?width=680" /></a></p><p></p><p>...as well as origami, small toys, paper balloons, and more.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/dvc5i1fhwyzuz1nxdxbd.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://resources.mynewsdesk.com/image/upload/c_limit,dpr_1.75,f_auto,h_700,q_auto,w_690/dvc5i1fhwyzuz1nxdxbd.jpg?width=680" width="680" class="align-full" alt="dvc5i1fhwyzuz1nxdxbd.jpg?width=680" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>More Information</strong></p><p></p><p>For more information on the Tochigi Autumn Festival, check out the <a href="http://www.kuranomachi.jp/english/"><font color="#1155CC"><u>Tochigi City Tourist Association’s website</u></font></a>.</p><p></p></div>Traditions, Tastes and Azeitão Aromashttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/traditions-tastes-and-azeitao2011-05-18T08:59:40.000Z2011-05-18T08:59:40.000ZPortugal Dream Coasthttps://tripatini.com/members/PortugalDreamCoast<div><div><a target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_6Fobjrcg-g/TdI1diZbrXI/AAAAAAAAA2g/rZoiAA7ptxw/s320/Portugal%2BDream%2BCoast%2B-%2BAzeitao.jpg"><img class="align-left" width="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_6Fobjrcg-g/TdI1diZbrXI/AAAAAAAAA2g/rZoiAA7ptxw/s320/Portugal%2BDream%2BCoast%2B-%2BAzeitao.jpg?width=200" alt="Portugal%2BDream%2BCoast%2B-%2BAzeitao.jpg?width=200" /></a>From 20th till 22nd May it will happen an amazing event in Vila Nogueira de Azeitão, with wine tasting, regional products and tasty food, besides amazing music, traditional games, workshops and on thematic parade, Street Theater called "O Manel da Horta e suas Marias na Taberna do Jacinto", "Árvores, verdes Árvores" and "Espanta-pardais". </div><div>This event will have guided tours to Home-Museum <a href="http://portugaldreamcoast.com/en/jose-maria-da-fonseca-wines/">José Maria da Fonseca</a>, with Wine tasting during the three days of the event. You should make a reservation through hotline +351 212 199 930.</div><div>Azeitão its a village wellknown by his wines, specially from Quinta da Bacalhoa, José Maria da Fonseca, desserts (<a target="_blank" href="http://portugaldreamcoast.com/en/fabrica-de-tortas-azeitonense/">Tortas de Azeitão</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://portugaldreamcoast.com/fabrica-de-tortas-azeitonense-queijinhos/">Queijinhos</a> , among others), Cheese and <a target="_blank" href="http://portugaldreamcoast.com/en/azulejos-de-azeitao/">tiles</a> .</div></div>Historic Hotels Sponsor New Galveston Mardi Gras Paradehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/historic-hotels-sponsor-new2011-02-16T18:45:16.000Z2011-02-16T18:45:16.000ZChristine Hopkinshttps://tripatini.com/members/ChristineHopkins<div><p>GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (Feb. 15, 2011) – Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand<sup>®</sup> Hotels, will present a new <a href="http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/">Mardi Gras! Galveston</a> parade entitled “A Salute to <a href="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/pr/mhp/mhprs/cynthia-and-george-mitchell.aspx">George Mitchell</a>” on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. This new parade is the first parade in downtown Galveston’s Mardi Gras entertainment district scheduled for the 2011 carnival season. Prior to the start of the parade at 5 p.m., Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski will present a city proclamation declaring Friday, Feb. 25 as “George Mitchell Day” in front of The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic.</p><p> </p><p>“A Salute to George Mitchell” honors Galveston native George Mitchell, a philanthropist, developer and owner of Mitchell Historic Properties who played a pivotal role in reviving the city-wide celebration of Mardi Gras in 1985, which coincided with the grand opening of The Tremont House. The hotel has hosted an annual Mardi Gras ball and parade viewing party during the second weekend of Mardi Gras since its opening.</p><p> </p><p>“Mr. Mitchell and other prominent Galvestonians had the vision to expand private Mardi Gras celebrations into something bigger and grander which, in turn, stimulated Galveston’s economy,” said Mike Dean, president of Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc. “In following with his initial vision, this new parade and added entertainment will provide revelers with a festive reason to come down early on Friday to kick off the first weekend of Mardi Gras in Galveston.”</p><p> </p><p>The parade will begin in front of The Tremont House at 2300 Mechanic and will travel east to 21<sup>st</sup> Street, north to Strand, west to 25<sup>th</sup> Street, south to Mechanic, east to 21<sup>st</sup> Street, and north on 21<sup>st</sup> Street, ending at Pier 21.“A Salute to George Mitchell” is one of sixteen parades and processions held in conjunction with Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration. Galveston’s new, gated Mardi Gras entertainment district is coordinated by Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc., and will feature two stages of live entertainment and multiple parades to entertain revelers. Admission to the entertainment district, now referred to as the new Uptown Entertainment District, is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Admission will be charged from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays.</p><p> </p><p>During both weekends of Mardi Gras, Hotel Galvez & Spa will offer <a href="http://www.wyndham.com/specialoffers/special_offers/details/glshg_mardigras2011.wnt">two-night package</a> which includes valet parking, breakfast, two tickets to the Uptown Entertainment District and shuttle service. The Tremont House will host its Mardi Gras “Enchantment of India” Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, March 5. For more information on these packages and Mardi Gras! Galveston, visit <a href="http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/">www.MardiGrasGalveston.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House are both Wyndham Grand<sup>®</sup> Hotels and National Trust Historic Hotels of America and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham® hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM – (800) 996-3426 – or visiting <a href="http://www.wyndham.com">www.wyndham.com</a>.</p><p align="center"><em>###</em></p><p><b><i>MEDIA CONTACT: </i></b></p><p>Christine Hopkins, APR</p><p><i>Mitchell Historic Properties</i></p><p>Office (409)762-0062/Mobile (409)457- 1055</p><p><a href="mailto:chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com">chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com</a></p><p><b>Mitchell Historic Properties Pressroom:</b> <a href="http://www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/">www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com</a></p><p> </p></div>Russian Military Parade 65th Victory Day Anniversary in Yekaterinburghttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/russian-military-parade-65th2010-05-10T17:26:36.000Z2010-05-10T17:26:36.000ZVyacheslav Sidyakovhttps://tripatini.com/members/VyacheslavSidyakov<div>Russian Military Parade 65th Victory Day Anniversary in Yekaterinburg<div><br /></div><div>Songs lyrics you can find at <a href="http://www.russian-plus.com/Russia1/military-parade.html">http://www.russian-plus.com/Russia1/military-parade.html</a><br /> <br /><br /><object width="640" height="385" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/vUBL-EHD8zc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" ></param><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" ></param><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vUBL-EHD8zc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" ></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false" ></param><embed wmode="opaque" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vUBL-EHD8zc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never" width="640" height="385" allownetworking="internal"></embed></object></div></div>