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Awa odori - I love how happy the participants were.
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Gorilla!
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The festival attracts over 1.3 million people.
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The groups of dancers and musicians are known as ren.
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There are different types of dancers. Energetic ones with lanterns.
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And some, more reserved with awesome amigasa hats and gesa sandals.
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Some with fans. And all ages.
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Even some foreigners joined in.
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Everyone was just having a good time.
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Except this guy, playing a kane bell.
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Taiko drums were awesome.
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Where can I get those shoes?
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Up close.
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We were here for two days.
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On the second day the sky opened up.
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There was rain, thunder, and lighting.
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But the dancing didn't stop.
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The musicians and dancers just got even more into it. It was awesome...
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But eventually it had to stop
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And everyone began to disapate.
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I think everyone had a good time. Really cool experience.