Tomorrow, January 5 (Fri), it looks like “Ningyo Ayatsuri Ebisu Mai” will be held at Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens.
(Information provided by Iroha & Kagayaki No. 509, a Nishitsu supporter. Thank you!)
Captured from Nishinomiya Shrine “Ningyo Ayatsuri Ebisu Mai”｜Events｜Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens
This event is held as part of the festive lead-up to Nishinomiya Shrine’s Toka Ebisu. A puppet of Ebisu, the god of good fortune, catches a large sea bream, and prayers are offered for business prosperity and household safety😄
Nishinomiya Shrine “Ningyo Ayatsuri Ebisu Mai”
Date and Time
January 5 (Fri) from 16:00
Location
Main Building 1F Festival Garden
The floor map is here ↓
* Captured from the Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens official website
What “Ebisu Mai” Looks Like
Gayaki No. 509, a Nishitsu supporter, sent us photos from a previous “Ebisu Mai” performance.
The puppets, performers’ costumes, props, and instruments are all so colorful, creating a festive New Year’s atmosphere😊
It’s amazing how much dynamic movement can be expressed with puppets😄
Maybe this is the part where Ebisu is about to get on the boat and catch the sea bream.
Finally
Ebisu Mai is performed at Nishinomiya Shrine on the 10th of every month, but chances to see it are probably not that common. Since it will be easy to watch at Gardens, anyone going that day might want to check it out.
* Thank you to Iroha & Gayaki No. 509, Nishitsu supporters, for the information!!
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