Recruiting participants for the 41st Saio Festival to be held on June 1, 2024 starts on January 11th! !
掲載日：2024.01.05
The Saio Festival is saikuuevery year on the first Saturday of June at Saigu in Meiwa Town, MeiwaTown.
The reenactment of the Saio group going from the capital of Kyoto to Ise is gorgeous and a highlight of the festival, andrecruitment for the Saio groupwill beginfrom 9am on January 11, 2024!
This time,we would like you to know more about the appeal of the Saio Festival, andwe would like to introduce it as a topicto coincide with the start of participant recruitment.
In addition,cover andexcluding COLMNText(“What is the Saio Festival?”, “We asked people who have performed in the festival about the charm of the Saio Festival!”, “How was it?”)Photo, from MeiwaTown Tourism Ambassador Kiyotaka Morimoto Thank you for your cooperation.
What is Saio Festival?
“Saio Festival” is held MeiwaTown"Enshrining Saio" at saikuuTrying toThe local women's associationBe the center,1983toWith the festival starting,next yearThe event will be held for the 41st time in 2024.
Saio FestivalThe main character is SaioKyoto'sFrom the capital to Ise (saikuu)to``Departure ceremony'' that recreates the appearance of crowds・Purification ceremonySaio Gungyo/Shato no Gi”,The appearance is reminiscent of the dynasty picture scrolls of the Heian period, and is gorgeous and eye-catching.
The planning and management of the eventhas been carried out by volunteers, including members of the Saio Festival Executive Committee, since the first event.
Participants in the Saiō group, including the role of Saiō, are selected from a public recruitment process, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a participatory festival created by everyone, and this is another of the attractions of the Saiō Festival.
We asked people who have performed in the festival about the charm of the Saio Festival!
The 41st Saio Festivalwill be held on June 1, 2024 (Saturday), and recruitment for Saio Gungyo performers, including the role of Saio, will begin from 9 a.m. on January 11.
So this time, we would like to hear from people who have performed in the Saio Festival many times, orwho have played the role of Saio, about the appeal of the festival.
①What do you recommend for the Saio Festival?
・We recommend you to participate as a performer!
sawOf course it's fun to take photos, but the process of creating the festival with the executive committee and other performers is also fun!
・Being able to simulate the rituals that were performed by Saio from Kyoto to Ise, such as Hatsu-no-gi, Shato-no-gi, and Saio-gungyo.
In particular, there were many people holding cameras on the Saio-Gun line.
The gorgeous group is like a Heian picture scroll and is a must-see.
・Murasaki Shikibu will be the main character in the 2024 taiga drama “Hikaru Kimi e”.Saio also appears in the Tale of Genji written by Murasaki Shikibu.
We would like not only people who like classics and history but also people who like drama to know about this festival.
②Whatwas the best thing about appearing on the show?
・You can have a wonderful and valuable experience!You can wear Heian costumes and walk around saikuu! Also, I will make more friends(lol)
・I left my hometown of Mie when I went to university, but I was very happy to be able to play the role of Saio, who has ties to both Kyoto, where I currently live, and Mie, where I was born and raised.
・The year I played the role of Saio was the first time the event had been held since the coronavirus pandemic, and I heard so many words of joy at the event being held for the first time in three years, and I realized the importance of continuing traditional events. Did.
You can tell from the voices of the performers that this festival is full of fun and charm.
It's a festival created by everyone! !
What are the details of the Saio Festival? Where should I apply to appear in the group?
The 41st Saio Festival is scheduled to be held on June 1, 2024 (Saturday) at MeiwaTown saikuu ruins "Saio Forest - Kamizono Lawn Square" and "Saiku Heian no Mori".
For details, please check the website below.
Saioh Festival Executive Committee Official URL: https://saioh.sub.jp
*If the Saio Festival is canceled on the day of the festival due to inclement weather, it will be posted on the website at 7 a.m. on the day.
41st Saio Festival ~Remember the first prayer~
*In case of rain, the Saio Gun Line etc. will be canceled.
The Saio Festival will also be held at the same time as live events on stage andstall events at Itsukinomiya Market and Saio City, which will add to the excitement.
It's crowded with people,you can find delicious food and things you want, and you can enjoy the festival even more! !
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Recruiting performers for the 41st Saio Festival
You can check the details of the recruitment of performers for the 41st Saio Festival group from this link.
(It is posted on this page following the announcement "The 41st Saio Festival has been decided.")
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Itsukinomiya Market/Saio City
At ``Itsukinomiya Market,'' food booths, kitchen trucks, handmade goods, and other stalls will liven up the festival.
In addition,Saio Cityis managed by the Saio Festival Executive Committee, andyou can check the details of opening a store in Saio City from this link.
Surrounding spot information
We will introduce someinformation on spots around saikuu.
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Saiku Heian no Mori
saikuu Doryo Hall''(Seiden, Higashiwakiden, and Nishiwakiden)restored on the site of saikuu.This is the ``
It also serves as a festival venue during the Saio Festival.
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Take Shrine
Hanachozu is beautiful, and it is also lit up on full moon nights (Full Moon Festival).
Before the Saio Festival begins,a prayer for safety will be held at this shrine.
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ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical
You can also take a hands-on course to learn about the annual events, techniques, and culture of the Heian period, as well as try out costumes and ancient games.
The selection meeting for the Saio Festival group performers will also be held here.
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National Historic saikuu Ruins Rest Area Itsuki Chaya
It is located across from ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical.
You can also buy MeiwaTown souvenirs and eat meals. The interior of the store is decorated with photos of past Saio roles.
How was it?
How was it?
The Saio Festival will not be held until a little later, but we would like to introduce it in conjunction with the start of recruiting performers for the Saio Festival.
There are many different ways to enjoy the festival, such as watching and participating, but there are people who love history, people who want to wear luxurious Heian costumes, and people who want to travel back in time to the Heian period from everyday life. If you are thinking about this, please use this as a reference.
In addition, we plan to publish a more detailed article in the form of an advance notice before the event.
the 41stSaio Festival, wondering what kind of festival it will be.I'm already looking forward to