川かわ開びらき

noun

river-opening festival; start of boating season

A traditional summer event held at rivers, often featuring fireworks and boat rides, marking the beginning of the boating and river recreation season.

• 隅すみ田だ川がわの川かわ開びらきでは、毎まい年とし花はな火び大たい会かいが開ひらかれる。

  At the Sumida River opening festival, a fireworks display is held every year.

• 川かわ開びらきの日ひには、たくさんの屋や形かた船ぶねが川かわに浮うかぶ。

  On the day of the river-opening festival, many pleasure boats float on the river.