Spring Kura Blessing (Shinto Ceremony)
March 27, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: 0.00
Location: Forest Grove, OR 97116
Please join SakéOne for the annual Shinto blessing of the saké brewery, presided over by Reverend Koichi Barrish of the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of Granite Falls, Washington.
Saké is an important element in Shinto rituals and was originally used as a gift to an Okamisama (divine being). Today saké is always included as a daily gift/food offering at every shrine and at every ceremony. In turn, all saké breweries in Japan have close relationships with one or more Shinto shrines. It is believed that saké enhances inner harmony, bringing peace and balance. Saké will be served following the ceremony.
The ceremony will begin at 11:00a.m & will be followed by a performance from Takohachi Taiko (drumming & dance) & as well as a demonstration from Obukan Kendo (modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting). This is a complimentary event.
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