WHEN EAST MEETS WEST
Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr.
Setsubun rituals carried out throughout Japan every year around February 3rd. Setsubun is celebrated the day before \”risshun,\”referring to the start of the spring season.The ritual itself involves scattering roasted beans both inside and outside the house while loudly reciting the words,\”Oniwa-soto, \”Fukuwa-uchi,\”which means\”out with the demons!\”In with good fortune.\”Of course,the aim of this ritual is to keep the house safe from harm while inviting good luck to come inside.
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