Jun 10 (News On Japan) - The YOSAKOI Soran Festival, held over five days in early summer in Sapporo, concluded on Sunday. Approximately 25,000 performers from 255 teams, both domestic and international, showcased their dynamic dances at 15 venues, including Odori Park.
The YOSAKOI Soran Festival was created in 1992 by combining the Naruko dance from Kochi Prefecture's Yosakoi Festival with Hokkaido's Soran Bushi folk song. This year marked its 33rd iteration.
Source: Kyodo
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