新潟県·特産品
Tashitamon Hebi (Great Serpent)
An enormous serpent measuring 82.8 meters in length parades through the streets. Made of bamboo and straw, this massive serpent appears during Sekikawa Village's 'Tashitamon Hebi Festival.' At 82.8 meters long and weighing approximately 2 tons, it is officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the 'world's longest snake.' It was created by the villagers, drawing inspiration from the memory of the 1967 Uetsu Flood and the ancient legend of the great serpent at Ozato Pass. Every summer, the sight of the serpent being carried through the village by a large crowd of bearers is powerful and has become a beloved seasonal tradition. Sweets and local specialties related to the festival are also popular as unique souvenirs from Sekikawa Village. It is a unique local specialty where legend and the people's passion come to life.
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