What is the ``Ageuma Shinto ritual?''
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What is the ``Ageuma Shinto ritual?''
The ``Ageuma Shinto ritual,'' which is held every May at Tado Taisha Shrine in Kuwana City, is a traditional Shinto ritual that is said to have continued since the Nanbokucho period.A young man rides a horse up a steep hill, and the number of times he climbs over a wall nearly 2 meters high at the end is used to predict the yield of crops, etc., and has been designated as an intangible folk cultural property by Mie Prefecture in Japan.In the late Edo period document handed down at the shrine, the Great Festival Ceremony Regulations", there is a description of "horses running up the hill'', so shrines have been around this time at the latest in a form close to the present. It is said that a divine ritual was being performed there.
Let's Talk About It!
Have you heard about the horse that fell and suffered broken bones at the Ageuma Shinto ritual held at Tado Taisha Shrine in Kuwana City last year?
It's heartbreaking to see animals suffer, especially in the name of tradition.
Animal cruelty is a serious issue, not just in Japan but around the world.
information: 三重NEWS WEB"多度大社「上げ馬神事」壁撤去して実施へ“動物虐待”批判受け"NHK WEB ,Feb 2024
What can we do to help?
- Support animal welfare organizations: Donate or volunteer your time!
- Speak up: If you see animal cruelty, don't be afraid to speak up!
- Talk to others: Spread awareness about the importance of animal welfare!
Small actions can make a big difference!
Let's work together to create a world where animals can live in peace!
Let's work together to create a world where animals can live in peace!
