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THE FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

THE FIREWORKS FESTIVAL, Aioi

 heywinks Says:  The Aioi Peiron Fireworks Festival is on May 24th every year. Thousands of people crowd the streets & the harborline to watch the magnificent display. Festival stalls selling food, sweets, toys for children, & stalls of children`s games line the streets leading to the... 

AIOI PEIRON DRAGONBOAT RACE

AIOI PEIRON DRAGONBOAT RACE, Aioi

 heywinks Says:  The Peiron races originally started in Nagasaki in 1855 by Chinese residents living in the city. The word 'peiron' is said to have originated from "bai long" which means "white dragon" in Chinese. The races were held to pray for bountiful fishing at sea, to worship the sea... 

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AIOI PEIRON FESTIVAL

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 There`s not much in Aioi but there is the famous Aioi Peiron Festival from May 24-25th every year. This is a dragonboat racing festival that has its roots in China. Oarsmen & women compete in the... 

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