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Innoshima Suigun Fire Festival
August 24 @ 8:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
A 15 minute firework display over the sea is the dramatic finale to a series of elaborate reenactments of the triumphant return of Murakami Suigun “pirates” who ruled the Inland Sea during the Sengoku ‘warring states’ period. The reenactments feature highly detailed costumes, set pieces and a the parading of huge flaming pillars. All the usual festival stalls are also set up in the park, making it a great evening of entertainment. Things start in the late afternoon.
Festival Schedule (from past event for reference)
16:30
Japanese taiko drumming
Opening ceremony
Innoshima Minami JHS Japanese taiko drumming
17:40
Three Japanese taiko drum troupes perform before all playing together
18:10
Miracle Workers singing performance
18:30
Reenactment of the suigun maritime warriors and the lighting of the bonfires
19:00
Traditional dances
20:00
The lighting and parade of giant pine torches
20:20
Torch lit Murakami Suigun parade
20:45
Fireworks display
21:00
Drumming, prize giving and dance performances
Final dance – everyone is welcome to join in
21:40
Planned finish time