香川県·和菓子
Hagedango
These dumplings mark the beginning of summer, traditionally prepared on clear days during Hangesho. 'Hagedango' is a seasonal local sweet that has been eaten in Kagawa around Hangesho (around July 2nd). Dumplings are made using freshly harvested wheat flour from the end of the rainy season and coated with bean paste made from kidney beans or adzuki beans. The name is said to derive from the way the bean paste appears mottled on the surface of the dumpling, looking as if it is 'balding.' It is a custom to offer them to deities and Buddha, enjoying them with the whole family while expressing gratitude for nature's blessings. Within its simple and gentle flavor lives the wisdom of Sanuki life, which cherishes seasonal milestones. Today, it remains a classic symbol of summer in Sanuki, available at Japanese confectionery shops.
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