Hand tinted image. Otaue shinji (Rice planting rites) in Sumiyoshi taisha in Osaka. The rites are an annual even in June. A row of Japanese women in ceremonial dress take part in rice planting rites. The womenin the procession wear special ceremonial costumes, decorative hats and hold fans. A row of men are holding large umbrellas over the women . The men wear hats, white ceremonial garments, and sandals. A crowd of people are partially visible behind the procession. In the distance are individuals dressed in Euro-American clothing and hats. Trees are visible in the background.
Hand tinted image. Otaue shinji (rice planting rites) in Sumiyoshi taisha in Osaka. The rites are an annual event in June.A Japanese woman dressed in ceremonial dress takes part in the festival. The womanl wears a large decorative hat, ceremonial costume and holds a fan. A group of men holding umbrellas with long handles stand behind the woman. The men wear pointed hats and loose white ceremonial garments. Pine trees are visible in the background.
