札幌祭り（さっぽろまつり）は、毎年6月中旬に北海道札幌市で開催される伝統的なお祭りです。正式名称は「北海道神宮例祭（ほっかいどうじんぐうれいさい）」で、札幌を代表する大規模な祭りの一つです。1869年に創建された北海道神宮の例祭として始まり、地域の発展とともに札幌市民に親しまれてきました。
祭りは主に三日間行われ、北海道神宮での神事に加えて、札幌市内では神輿（みこし）や山車（だし）を伴うパレードが繰り広げられます。特に、街中を練り歩く神輿行列は見どころで、たくさんの市民や観光客が沿道に集まり、熱気あふれる雰囲気を楽しみます。
また、札幌祭りの期間中は、大通公園や中島公園を中心に多くの露店が立ち並び、食べ物やゲームなど、さまざまな出し物が楽しめる縁日も開催されます。このお祭りは、地元の人々にとって夏の始まりを告げる重要なイベントであり、家族連れや友人同士で賑わいます。
北海道神宮の伝統的な神事と、都市部での活気あるお祭りの要素が融合したこの札幌祭りは、札幌の歴史と文化を感じられる貴重な機会となっています。
Sapporo Matsuri is a traditional festival held every year in mid-June in Sapporo City, Hokkaido. The official name is “Hokkaido Jingu Festival” and it is one of the large-scale festivals that represents Sapporo. It began as an annual festival at the Hokkaido Shrine, which was founded in 1869, and has become familiar to the citizens of Sapporo as the region has developed.
The festival is mainly held for three days, and in addition to the Shinto rituals at Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, a parade accompanied by mikoshi and floats is held in Sapporo City. In particular, the mikoshi procession that parades through the city is a highlight, and many citizens and tourists gather along the roadside to enjoy the atmosphere full of enthusiasm.
In addition, during the Sapporo Festival, many stalls are lined up around Odori Park and Nakajima Park, and fairs are held where you can enjoy various items such as food and games. This festival is an important event for locals to mark the start of summer and is crowded with families and friends.
Combining the traditional Shinto rituals of Hokkaido Jingu with elements of a lively festival in the city, the Sapporo Festival is a valuable opportunity to experience the history and culture of Sapporo.
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