Omikoshi, Powell Street Festival 2010 Japan Portable Shinto Shrine Parade in Vancouver Canada
Young girl dressed in Kimono poses in front of the Omikoshi portable Shinto shrine
It is considered a good luck charm to be bitten by this supernatural creature (mask) at Omiksohi
Two Omikoshi musicians just before the ceremony is to start
Omikoshi carriers gather around the portable Shinto shrine to get ready for a run across the neighborhood at Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver
Teasing of the masked supernatural being as part of the ritual at Omikoshi parade or ceremony
An offering (eggplant, dried squid, beans, salted fish and vegetables) to the local God at Omiksohi ceremony
Female flutist at Omikoshi ceremony
The Japanese wording indicates that the omikoshi is a cultural exchange gift to the French
Omikoshi in progress with two ladies standing on top
A team effort to decorate the Omikoshi
Water splashed onto the parade as the Omikoshi portable Shinto shrine being carried forward
Young girl atop Omikoshi portable Shinto shrine drenched in water being splashed at the parade
Expressive faces of carriers during the Omikoshi parade
Woman leading the carriers atop the Omikoshi yelling and cheering the carriers on
Omikoshi musician playing alongside the parade
Omikoshi in progress with Japanese in traditional wear carrying the portable Shinto shrine and running across the neighborhood for good luck and prosperity
Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell Street, Vancouver BC
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