夏至祭
also: げしさい
Meanings
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midsummer festival; summer solstice celebration; St. John's Day
Refers to festivals held around the summer solstice, often with bonfires and traditional rituals. In Japan, it may be associated with local Shinto observances or modern events inspired by European midsummer traditions. The term can also refer to the Christian feast of St. John the Baptist.
In Northern Europe, they light large bonfires for the midsummer festival.
A summer solstice celebration was held at the local shrine.