Welcome to the world of KAMUY LUMINA (Part 3/3)
Continuing from the previous article, we will keep introducing how you can experience the world of "Kamuy Lumina" , a night walk event currently being held! This event is held at Lake Akan area inside the Akan-Mashu National Park, located in eastern Hokkaido.
Who will you meet in the world of Kamuy?
Entering the world of kamuy, the god who gave fish and deer as food to the human world was awaited. The reason why they have stopped giving animals to the human world is that humans neglected to perform the "sending" prayer ceremony for the animals that had given their lives to them. Which made the gods angry.
If humans are not trying to change, starvation will continue. Kamuy asks us to take this warning message home and pass it on to the people around us.
With Kamuy's warning in mind, the owl is waiting for us at the side. Let’s beat the rhythm with all our hearts to encourage the animals back to the human world once more!
Which one of the two rhythms you get along the way will be the one you choose? As you focus on giving the rhythm, you may suddenly realize... the jaybird is gone! Where did it go?
Luckily the rhythm of the music and the passions were well expressed, the animals finally returned to the forest and the abundance of nature has recovered. Then the jaybird finally appeared. Unlike in the beginning, he is now calm and confident, having fulfilled his role as an envoy. Through this incident, the jaybird became a symbol of patience and responsibility, and was beloved by both humans and the gods.
What makes “Kamuy Lumina” so special
◎A rare chance to closely experience Ainu values: Although awareness of Ainu culture has only recently increased, it is rare to have the opportunity to experience the local stories in this way in a town where the Ainu people actually live. After experiencing "Kamuy Lumina", why not try meeting people at Lake Akan, where the Ainu people actually live and work?
◎Fusion of Nature and Art: A special experience walking through the forest at night in Akan Mashu National Park and immersing yourself in the world of beautiful digital art.
◎Enjoyment through all five senses: Since you are walking through an actual forest, you can even see the star-filled sky between the trees on a clear day! The sounds of the wind, the rustling of the trees, and the smells as we approached Kamuy's world were all enjoyable. You can also walk through the forest during the daytime to explore this stunning nature more!
