Sunday 30 August 2020

Nagaoka Fireworks in Japan

Held from 2-3 August annually, the Nagaoka Fireworks is known for its large-scale fireworks that bloom in the midsummer night sky in the shapes of flowers, waterfalls, and more.

The festival begins in the day with float parades and folk dance processions, and food tents offer visitors traditional Niigata dishes like hegi soba (soba with special seaweed) and sasa-dango (red bean-filled rice cake wrapped with bamboo leaves). 

While travel to Japan may be put on hold, this short film documents what goes on behind the scenes of this beloved festival that attracts a million spectators every year.
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