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JAPAN: TANABATA FESTIVAL. Bamboo decorated with paper streamers and cutouts above the rooftops of Tokyo during the Tanabata festival. Color woodcut by Hiroshige Ando, 1857
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JAPAN: TANABATA FESTIVAL. Bamboo decorated with paper streamers and cutouts above the rooftops of Tokyo during the Tanabata festival. Color woodcut by Hiroshige Ando, 1857
JAPAN: TANABATA FESTIVAL.
Bamboo decorated with paper streamers and cutouts above the rooftops of Tokyo during the Tanabata festival. Color woodcut by Hiroshige Ando, 1857
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1857 Ando Bamboo Decoration Edo Period Festival Hiroshige Japanese Recreation Roof Top Rooftop Tokyo Wood Cut
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This print captures the essence of Japan's Tanabata Festival in all its vibrant glory. The scene depicts bamboo adorned with delicate paper streamers and cutouts, gracefully suspended above the rooftops of Tokyo. Created by Hiroshige Ando, a renowned artist during the Edo period in 1857, this color woodcut beautifully showcases the artistry and cultural significance of this traditional celebration. The Tanabata Festival is a cherished event that takes place annually on July 7th throughout Japan. It commemorates the romantic tale of two celestial lovers, Orihime and Hikoboshi, who are only allowed to meet once a year across the Milky Way. During this festival, people write their wishes on small pieces of colorful paper called tanzaku and hang them from bamboo branches as decorations. In this image, we witness how these meticulously crafted decorations transform ordinary rooftops into enchanting displays of creativity and tradition. The intricate details within each paper streamer and cutout reflect both Japanese craftsmanship and artistic expression. As we gaze upon this woodcut masterpiece by Hiroshige Ando, we are transported back to mid-19th century Tokyo where locals would gather beneath these whimsical bamboo installations to celebrate love, dreams, and aspirations. This image serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive through festivals like Tanabata even today.
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