2024/09/22 11:00:00 祇園祭後祭への参加
学外活動
広報隊河原
みなさんこんにちは。グローバル観光学科3年次生の河原のどかです。長い夏季休暇を満喫できましたでしょうか？今回はグローバル観光学科教授の南先生の活動の一環である、烏丸御池周辺の旧龍池学区の「まちづくり委員会」で祇園祭後祭に参加した経験について紹介致します。
私たちがお手伝いに入らせていただいたのは、室町綾小路にお会所がある役行者山さん。役行者、一言主神、葛城神の三体の御神体（人形）を山鉾に祀っておられるのが特徴的です。私は山鉾建ての日の粽造りから、宵々山の授与品販売、そして山鉾巡行日にお邪魔しました。
まず粽造りですが、町の女性方と粽にお札を巻き、袋詰めの作業をしました。用意された数千本の粽の俵を始めに見た時は「何時間かかるんだろう」と、驚きましたが、ベテランの女性の方々にコツを教えていただき2時間ほどで終わりました。ご近所のお蕎麦屋さんでご飯を食べた後は、聖護院門跡から訪れた僧侶によってご祈祷が行われました。町の方に混じり、巡行の無事を祈ることができ、貴重な経験だと感じました。
次にお手伝いに参加できたのは宵々山の授与品販売です。地域の子どもたちがお店番をするのですが、私たちはそのサポートをしました。服装は浴衣ということで、大学の校章の柄が入った浴衣を着させてもらいました。粽はもちろん、お守りや手拭い、護摩行のための護摩木を販売していました。「疫病除け安産のお守りはこれより出ます…」という童歌を歌い、道ゆく人を呼び込みます。最初は恥ずかしがって声が小さかった子どもたちも、次第に慣れていくと、とても大きな声で歌を歌ってくれました。
最後に巡行の日に数時間だけですがお邪魔しました。みなさん裃姿でキリッとした顔付きをされています。聖護院の山伏の方々も到着し、法螺貝を吹きながらまずは町内を巡行します。法螺貝を吹くのは後祭では役行者山だけだそうです。その後、御池通まで山を出します。続々と鷹山、北山観音などが到着し、賑やかになっていきます。
巡行が始まり、役行者山を見送ると、お会所に戻り残った方々と一緒に、KBSで巡行の中継を観ました。くじ改めの様子を観ながら、「〇〇さんもずっとしてはったな」と町の方のエピソードを聞くことができ、なんだか京都人になれたような気がして嬉しかったです。
実はこれまでに、滋賀県長浜市の長浜曳山まつり、大津市の大津祭に参加経験がありますが、どのお祭りも地域の方々のエネルギーを感じました。この先も長くこうしたお祭りが続くよう、参加できたらと思います。
10月12日〜13日は大津祭があるので興味のある方はぜひきてみてくださいね。
Hello everyone. My name is Nodoka Kawahara, and I am a third-year student in the Department of Global Tourism. I hope you all had a wonderful summer break. Today, I would like to share my experience participating in the Gion Festival as a member of the Town Development Committee of the former Tatsuike School District around Karasuma Oike. This opportunity was part of the activities led by Professor Minami, who teaches in the Department of Global Tourism.
We assisted with the Enno-Gyoja-yama float, which is based on Muromachi Aya-no-Koji. What makes this float unique is that it enshrines three sacred objects (dolls): Enno-gyosha, Hitokoto-nushi-kami, and Katsuragi-kami. I was involved in various aspects of the festival, from helping with the preparation of chimaki (a type of lucky charm made of wrapped bamboo leaves) on the day the float was erected, to selling festival goods during Yoiyoiyama, and finally, attending the Yamahoko parade.
First, I worked alongside the women of the town to make chimaki. We wrapped them with amulets and packed them into bags. When I first saw the thousands of chimaki prepared, I was overwhelmed and wondered how long it would take. However, with the guidance of the experienced women, we completed the task in about two hours. Afterward, we had a meal at a nearby soba noodle shop. Then, a Buddhist priest from Shogoin Monastery led a prayer ceremony. It was a special experience to join the townspeople in praying for the safety of the procession.
Next, I participated in selling gifts during Yoiyoiyama. Children from the community managed the shops, and we assisted them. I was fortunate to wear a yukata (summer kimono) with the university's emblem on it. The stalls sold chimaki along with charms, hand towels, and gomaki for the gomagyo ritual. The children sang a traditional song: "Here is the chimaki amulet to ward off epidemics and ensure safe childbirth..." as they called out to passersby. At first, they were shy and spoke quietly, but as they got used to the song, their voices grew louder and more confident.
Finally, on the day of the parade, I had the chance to observe the event for a few hours. Everyone wore kamishimo (ceremonial dress), and they looked very dignified. The yamabushi (mountain priests) from Shogoin Monastery also joined, blowing conch shells as they paraded through the town. It is said that only Yakugyoja-san blows the conch shells during the second part of the festival. After the priests passed, the parade continued along Oike-dori. As floats like Takayama and Kitayama Kannon arrived one after another, the atmosphere became more vibrant.
After seeing off Yakugyoja-san, we returned to Okaisho and watched the rest of the parade on KBS with the other participants. As we watched, the townspeople shared stories like, "Mr. 00 used to do this every year," which made me feel like I had truly become part of the Kyoto community. In fact, I have also participated in the Nagahama Hikiyama Festival in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, and the Otsu Festival in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Each time, I have been impressed by the energy and dedication of the local people, and I hope to continue taking part in these festivals for many years to come.
The Otsu Festival will be held on October 12-13, so if you're interested, I encourage you to attend.
私たちがお手伝いに入らせていただいたのは、室町綾小路にお会所がある役行者山さん。役行者、一言主神、葛城神の三体の御神体（人形）を山鉾に祀っておられるのが特徴的です。私は山鉾建ての日の粽造りから、宵々山の授与品販売、そして山鉾巡行日にお邪魔しました。
まず粽造りですが、町の女性方と粽にお札を巻き、袋詰めの作業をしました。用意された数千本の粽の俵を始めに見た時は「何時間かかるんだろう」と、驚きましたが、ベテランの女性の方々にコツを教えていただき2時間ほどで終わりました。ご近所のお蕎麦屋さんでご飯を食べた後は、聖護院門跡から訪れた僧侶によってご祈祷が行われました。町の方に混じり、巡行の無事を祈ることができ、貴重な経験だと感じました。
次にお手伝いに参加できたのは宵々山の授与品販売です。地域の子どもたちがお店番をするのですが、私たちはそのサポートをしました。服装は浴衣ということで、大学の校章の柄が入った浴衣を着させてもらいました。粽はもちろん、お守りや手拭い、護摩行のための護摩木を販売していました。「疫病除け安産のお守りはこれより出ます…」という童歌を歌い、道ゆく人を呼び込みます。最初は恥ずかしがって声が小さかった子どもたちも、次第に慣れていくと、とても大きな声で歌を歌ってくれました。
最後に巡行の日に数時間だけですがお邪魔しました。みなさん裃姿でキリッとした顔付きをされています。聖護院の山伏の方々も到着し、法螺貝を吹きながらまずは町内を巡行します。法螺貝を吹くのは後祭では役行者山だけだそうです。その後、御池通まで山を出します。続々と鷹山、北山観音などが到着し、賑やかになっていきます。
巡行が始まり、役行者山を見送ると、お会所に戻り残った方々と一緒に、KBSで巡行の中継を観ました。くじ改めの様子を観ながら、「〇〇さんもずっとしてはったな」と町の方のエピソードを聞くことができ、なんだか京都人になれたような気がして嬉しかったです。
実はこれまでに、滋賀県長浜市の長浜曳山まつり、大津市の大津祭に参加経験がありますが、どのお祭りも地域の方々のエネルギーを感じました。この先も長くこうしたお祭りが続くよう、参加できたらと思います。
10月12日〜13日は大津祭があるので興味のある方はぜひきてみてくださいね。
Hello everyone. My name is Nodoka Kawahara, and I am a third-year student in the Department of Global Tourism. I hope you all had a wonderful summer break. Today, I would like to share my experience participating in the Gion Festival as a member of the Town Development Committee of the former Tatsuike School District around Karasuma Oike. This opportunity was part of the activities led by Professor Minami, who teaches in the Department of Global Tourism.
We assisted with the Enno-Gyoja-yama float, which is based on Muromachi Aya-no-Koji. What makes this float unique is that it enshrines three sacred objects (dolls): Enno-gyosha, Hitokoto-nushi-kami, and Katsuragi-kami. I was involved in various aspects of the festival, from helping with the preparation of chimaki (a type of lucky charm made of wrapped bamboo leaves) on the day the float was erected, to selling festival goods during Yoiyoiyama, and finally, attending the Yamahoko parade.
First, I worked alongside the women of the town to make chimaki. We wrapped them with amulets and packed them into bags. When I first saw the thousands of chimaki prepared, I was overwhelmed and wondered how long it would take. However, with the guidance of the experienced women, we completed the task in about two hours. Afterward, we had a meal at a nearby soba noodle shop. Then, a Buddhist priest from Shogoin Monastery led a prayer ceremony. It was a special experience to join the townspeople in praying for the safety of the procession.
Next, I participated in selling gifts during Yoiyoiyama. Children from the community managed the shops, and we assisted them. I was fortunate to wear a yukata (summer kimono) with the university's emblem on it. The stalls sold chimaki along with charms, hand towels, and gomaki for the gomagyo ritual. The children sang a traditional song: "Here is the chimaki amulet to ward off epidemics and ensure safe childbirth..." as they called out to passersby. At first, they were shy and spoke quietly, but as they got used to the song, their voices grew louder and more confident.
Finally, on the day of the parade, I had the chance to observe the event for a few hours. Everyone wore kamishimo (ceremonial dress), and they looked very dignified. The yamabushi (mountain priests) from Shogoin Monastery also joined, blowing conch shells as they paraded through the town. It is said that only Yakugyoja-san blows the conch shells during the second part of the festival. After the priests passed, the parade continued along Oike-dori. As floats like Takayama and Kitayama Kannon arrived one after another, the atmosphere became more vibrant.
After seeing off Yakugyoja-san, we returned to Okaisho and watched the rest of the parade on KBS with the other participants. As we watched, the townspeople shared stories like, "Mr. 00 used to do this every year," which made me feel like I had truly become part of the Kyoto community. In fact, I have also participated in the Nagahama Hikiyama Festival in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, and the Otsu Festival in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Each time, I have been impressed by the energy and dedication of the local people, and I hope to continue taking part in these festivals for many years to come.
The Otsu Festival will be held on October 12-13, so if you're interested, I encourage you to attend.
