This was taken recently during the organization here in our community called the ' Kodomo Kai ' ( child upbringing society ) and was invited to participate to join the parade for a Sakura Matsuri ( Cherry Blossom Festival ). It was our first time to join like that ( here in our place, each of the kids in primary is opt to join a kodomo kai, I don't know for some other places ) The kids wore blue happi coats ( usually used for festivals ) and some castanets and bells in hands to make a sound as they parade and a group of more or less 50 ( kids and adult ) participated during the 2 hours parade around the city. We stopped over on a nearby park for a rest and hanami ( cherry blossom viewing ) drink and then go. During our last stop over, the kids had a group picture and was given a bag full of snacks and juices and then headed home. Wakaba and Haruka had a lot of fun during the interval rests coz they were able to play at the park for awhile with some other kids. Another new experience for my kids!!^_^ 
---Taiko, banged during the parade--- 
---Dashi, a stall decorated at a time of a festival--- 
---Before starting the parade---
---Decorations used for the festival being carried by kids---
---Same with this one---
---Photo shoot during resting time, first stop---
---Haruka shouts for everyone!---
---Fun at the park, second stop---
---Wakaba posed for me ^_^ ---
---Had some cold drinks during the rest time---
---Taking some group photos---
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