Editorial photo #13668332 Human Interest

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

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 5: A young dancer from the local Hekashin troupe, wearing a traditional mask and face paint, performs with naruko clappers 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 on Children's Day, featuring over 5,000 dancers in a vibrant Golden Week tradition that promotes peace and community culture. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13668332
Date taken: 5 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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