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Chironnup Kamuy Iomante

Chironnup Kamuy Iomante

In 1986, for the first time in 75 years, the "Chironnup Kamuy Iomante (the sending off of the spirit of the fox)" was held at Bihoro Pass, in Hokkaido. According to the Ainu's traditional beliefs, animals are "gods" called "Kamuy" who live in the "land of gods" ("Kamuimosiri"), but sometimes they come to the "land of humans" ("Ainumosiri"), to offer their meat and furs as gifts. The Ainu take care of them, and they eventually hold an "Iomante (spirit sending)". In this ceremony, people offer prayers, sing songs, and dance, and send the animal back to the "land of the gods" with food and souvenirs.

Release DateApril 30, 2021
StatusReleased
Original Titleチロンヌㇷ゚カムイ イオマンテ
Runtime1h 45min
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LanguageJapanese
Original LanguageJapanese
Production CountriesJapan
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