The Hamamatsu Festival is one of Japan’s most fascinating celebrations. It is held every year from May 3 to 5 in the city of Hamamatsu. During the event, over 170 artistic kites sail across the sky to battle with one another. The first Hamamatsu Festival occurred during the Eiroku era (1558-1570). Its purpose was to celebrate the birth of the Lord of Hamamatsu Castle’s first son. To honor the child, a large kite was flown across the sky. The event was so popular that future rulers carried on the tradition.
濱松祭是日本最吸引人的慶祝活動之一。每年於五月三日至五日在濱松市舉辦。活動期間，超過一百七十隻精美的風箏在空中飛翔，互相競爭對戰。濱松祭在永祿年間（1558 年至 1570 年）首次舉辦。其目的是要慶祝濱松城領主的長子誕生。一隻大型風箏被施放在空中以紀念這位孩子。這個活動廣受歡迎，所以之後的統治者也延續這項傳統。
生活必備字詞：
artistic a. 精巧美妙的
battle vi. 作戰
carry on... 繼續（做）⋯⋯
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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌，完整內容請見五月號。
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