Get to experience something bizarre at Kanama Masturi, Japan
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All around the world there are some strange traditions and festivals that are difficult to find in other part of the world. While some parts may be famous for buffalo or tomato fights, Japan is known for its strange fertility festival which is known as Kanama Masturi which is celebrated each year at Kawasaki after the winter and is perfect time for cherry blossoms with the advent of spring. It is held every year in month of March or April and many gather on the streets to witness this traditional festival.
On this day whole of Kawasaki witness people in pink carrying penis shaped lollipops and everything else on the street in the same shape including the food. Initially it started as a tradition when centuries back the prostitutes prayed to the god to protect them from syphilis. But with time it has evolved as a day when childless couples pray to have a child or people may also pray for protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
The main ceremony takes place near shrine where all gather to offer their prayers. This festival may not be same as usual ones with it is of great importance for the local people. Drum beats add music to the festival and so do the strangely shaped hotdogs and all other things which clearly depict its symbolic meaning.
