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| Horse appreciation festival |
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This festival is held every year on the second Saturday of June.
Around 100 horses dressed in colorful costumes march 15 kilometers from here to Morioka City, to the sound of bells ringing.
The name "Chagu Chagu" comes from the sound that the decorative bells attached to the horses make as they walk, which sounds like "chagu, chugu." It is said that each horse has more than 700 bells.
The festival originated as a festival to give thanks for the work of horses, which, along with cows, are essential livestock for farming.
This area is famous for its horse breeding, and people have lived side by side with horses since ancient times. The roots of this festival lie in pilgrimages to shrines to soothe their horses that are exhausted from preparing for rice planting, and to pray for good health. The festival was born from the farmers' cherishing of their beloved horses.
The Chagu Chagu Umako Toy" is a folk craft item that is individually
handmade in honor of this festival. It is a popular lucky charm and suitabl
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