Editorial photo #13668117 Human Interest

Over 1.6 Million Gather As 5,000 Dancers Close Hiroshima Flower Festival

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 5: A flag-bearer maneuvers a massive, vibrant banner for the Iyosakoi!! Hanabi troupe, featuring the bold 'Mai-Muteki' (Invincible Dance) motto, during the 'Kinsai YOSAKOI' parade on the final day of the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 5, 2026, in Hiroshima, Japan. A massive crowd of over 1.6 million visitors gathered along Peace Boulevard over the three-day event to observe the festivities, which concluded today with the dynamic Performance Parade and the 'Fire Finale,' an annual Golden Week tradition featuring over 5,000 dancers from across Japan. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13668117
Date taken: 5 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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