Setsubun: Festival de Primavera en Japón - Trip To Japan
Setsubun: El Festival de la Primavera en Japón
13 mar 2024
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The bean-throwing ritual, known as mamemaki, is performed to ward off evil spirits and invite good luck into the home. People shout "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" ("Demons out! Fortune in!") while throwing roasted soybeans.
Traditionally, the head of the household or someone born in the same zodiac year as the current year throws the beans. However, in modern celebrations, children and other family members often participate.
Yes! Many temples and shrines welcome visitors to take part in mamemaki ceremonies and other Setsubun traditions. Some places even provide English guidance for tourists.
Aside from Ehomaki, people eat:
* **Roasted soybeans** – For good luck (one for each year of life).
* **Grilled sardines (Iwashi)** – To keep demons away.
* **Ginger sake (Shōgazake)** – To warm the body and cleanse evil spirits.