Katakai Festival

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The Katakai Festival is a unique and spiritual fireworks event where each shell is launched as a personal dedication to celebrate milestones like birth, marriage, or recovery from illness. The highlight is the launch of the "Yonsahkudama," the world's largest single firework shell, which reaches a height of 800 meters. It is a deeply moving experience that combines grand pyrotechnic artistry with the heartfelt prayers of the local community.

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四尺玉の発祥「片貝花火」

四尺玉の発祥「片貝花火」

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[4K] 小千谷夢花火 10.23 正二尺玉５発同時打上 + 追悼の白菊 - Five 24" firework shells at the same time - (shot on BMPCC6K)

[4K] 小千谷夢花火 10.23 正二尺玉５発同時打上 + 追悼の白菊 - Five 24" firework shells at the same time - (shot on BMPCC6K)

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Katakai Festival

Address
Katakai-machi, Ojiya-shi, Niigata
Website
https://katakaimachi-enkakyokai.info/
Operator
Ojiya Tourism Association

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