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The 29th Shinsengumi Festival
Over the past weekend, the 29thShinsengumi Festivalin Hino City of Tokyo, came to a successful close. Some might ask: why do people hold a festival for a group of “losers” from the late Edo period?
Indeed, Hino and the nearby Takahata Fudōson Temple have deep connections to the Shinsengumi. Not only was this the place where several of their core members grew up, it is also where they now rest. However, the essence of this festival is actually closer to the modern meaning of the word Makoto.
Since the 1970s and 1980s, the Shinsengumi have been widely admired precisely because they embody values of perseverance and dedication without regard for victory or defeat, that resonated with society at the time. Though they lost their battles, their loyalty earned them respect that transcends historical stands.
Festivals dedicated to historical figures are never just about commemorating the past, but are a form of collective cultural memory and a spiritual ritual.
To watch the official trailer of the Shinsengumi Festival, please clickHERE.
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