Monday, September 10, 2012

Hoisting up a barbell, the scarecrow festival begins/Ebina


Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1209090001/

September 9, 2012
A scarecrow lifts a barbell towards the blue sky.

The Kakashi Matsuri (Scarecrow Festival) began on the 8th, in the Nakaniida ward of Ebina City. This year marks the 20th occasion the event has been held in the same location. The popular comedian Sugi-Chan  appeared to promote the event, substituting his catch phrase "Wairudo (Wild)" with "Mai (Rice) rudo". Hiromi Miyake, who competed in the 48 kilogram class lifting event at the London Olympics, winning a silver medal, was honored with a scarecrow. It can be seen hoisting a barbell towards the blue sky. The locals have been producing the most spectacular scarecrows since the event began 20 years ago, and wish for people to enjoy viewing the 52 scarecrows they've prepared this year. The event lasts until the 23rd.

From today, the festival is being held in the Imaizumi area of Ebina City, lasting through the 22nd.


Original text:
バーベル高々と、「かかしまつり」始まる/海老名
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青空に向かって高々とバーベルを挙げているかかし

海老名市の中新田地区で8日、「かかしまつり」が始まった。20回を迎えた同地区の会場では、人気芸人スギちゃんがワイルドならぬ米(マイ)ルドをアピールし、ロンドン五輪重量挙げ女子48キロ級銀メダリストの三宅宏実さんが、青空に向かって高々とバーベルを挙げている。第1回開催時の最優秀作品が20年ぶりに出品されるなど、地元住民手作りの作品52体が目を楽しませてくれる。23日まで。

9日から今泉地区でも開催される。22日まで。

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