Yosakoi Soran
by fimbulvetr
As we ran about Sapporo enjoying our final evening in the city, we came upon a large dancing festival known as Yosakoi Soran that was taking place in the central park. Along each side of the park, teams of dancers would perform a routine that traversed the block on the street, before resetting at the next intersection and performing again. These teams would make their way around the park this way, performing for the public with colorful costumes and precise coordination.
The following videos are such some examples of these dances, as we only saw a small fraction of the full performances.
Just an aside, this flag bearer is just one of many such bearers bringing up the rear of their dance troupe, and is nothing short of astounding.
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