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Kite fighting and kite pictures of Ikazaki(五十崎の凧合戦と凧絵)

いかざきのたこ Kites of Ikazaki

Kite fighting and kite pictures of Ikazaki(五十崎の凧合戦と凧絵)

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Blades are tied to the lines to cut opponents' strings; the kite designs are family and district crests, drawn large.

TypeArt festival
GenreNihonga painting / Crafts / Ceramics
City / townUchiko
Area in the prefectureNanyo

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Where is Kites of Ikazaki?
It is in Uchiko, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Kites of Ikazaki?
Blades are tied to the lines to cut opponents' strings; the kite designs are family and district crests, drawn large. The focus is Nihonga, crafts and ceramics.
When was Kites of Ikazaki established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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