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Tōrō Nagashi Ceremony
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Posted on Aug 03 2016
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- Part of the 300 paper lanterns that were floated by the Japanese Sanpoen group in last Saturday’s ceremony. Called tōrō nagashi, it is based on the Japanese belief that the lanterns will help guide the spirits of the dead to the other world. (Jon Perez)
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- Liberation Queen Christine Roque, third right, and, from second right, princesses Cornessa Dela Cruz and Sheela Marie K. Saraff join the human chain that passed the lanterns going into the water. (Jon Perez)
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- Saipan Mayor David M. Apatang, right, lights an incense to honor all of those who died during World War II. (Mackenzie Perez)
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- Saipan Mayor’s Office safety officer Mac Chargualaf, right, passes the lantern to a young girl. (Jon Perez)
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- Colorful paper lanterns were lined up before being floated to the sea. (Mackenzie Perez)
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- Student members of the Sanpoen group put flowers and pieces of food in the lanterns as an offering. (Mackenzie Perez)
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- The Shinto Buddhist priest recites prayers while the lanterns were passed on. (Mackenzie Perez)
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- The Shinto priest blesses the lantern. (Jon Perez)
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- Liberation Day Princess Sheela Marie K. Saraff, right, passes one of the lanterns to Saipan Mayor’s Office staff Joan Aquino. (Jon Perez)
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- Prayers were recited before the lanterns were floated to sea. (Mackenzie Perez)
