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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)

Photo ID	#13668338
Date Taken	5 May 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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