夏げ至し祭まつり

noun

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.

• 北ほく欧おうでは夏げ至し祭まつりに大おおきな火ひを焚たく。

  In Northern Europe, they light large bonfires for the midsummer festival.

• 地じ元もとの神じん社じゃで夏げ至し祭まつりが行おこなわれた。

  A summer solstice celebration was held at the local shrine.