Editorial photo #13668336 Human Interest

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

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 5: Costumed performers from the Mugen Kajipu troupe deliver a high-energy synchronized routine with traditional chochin lanterns along Peace Boulevard during 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 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 that promotes peace and culture featuring over 5,000 dancers. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13668336
Date taken: 5 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Medium Group of People Action Shot Artistic Asia Celebration Chochin Commemoration Daylight Flower Hiroshima Japan Japanese Kajipu May Mugen Peace Boulevard Spring Street Sunny Synchronized Tourism Week Yosakoi action architecture beauty blue buildings cityscape community crowd culture dancers energy event festival finale golden harmony lanterns motion outdoors parade performance purple tradition travel trees unity urban vibrant white 夢源風人 May 5 2026 Mugen Kajipu costumed performers synchronized routine chochin lanterns Hiroshima Flower Festival Performance Parade Fire Finale Golden Week peace Artur Widak NurPhoto