Tennen-ji's Shujo Onie Fire Festival
Tennen-ji's Shujo Onie Fire Festival 2
Tennen-ji's Shujo Onie Fire Festival 3
It is said that the black Araioni and the red Saibaraioni of Tennenji Temple are the incarnations of Fudomyooh and Aizenmyooh. The oni wield torches while saying "Horenshoyo, Soraonniwayo". They bring smoke and sparks, and thundering waves of laughter in the hall. It is said that those who get hit by the oni on the backside or the shoulder will have a year free of sickness, a successful harvest, and other good omens.
| Name of Cultural Asset | Tennen-ji Shujooni-e |
|---|---|
| Designation Status | National Intangible Folk Cultural property |
| Category | Shujo Onie Fire Festival |
| Role Played in Story | Shujooni-e ritual is the most prominent ritual of Rokugo Manzan. Although Araioni and Saibaraioni act violently in the auditorium, in rural areas, it is valued as a ritual to welcome spring and hope for an illness-free and prosperous year. |
| Location of Cultural Asset | Nagaiwaya Bungotakada |
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