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On Saturday, March 18, \u201cDynamite Carnival,\u201d a major winter event, was held at Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, where tourists experienced the Dondoyaki, a Lunar New Year’s event. The two 7m 50cm tall dondos made of kaya were set up at the venue. Some people even roast the surume over a flame and eat it. ……<\/p>\r\n From Australia According to the Suginosawa Tourist Association, approximately 1,200 people visited the venue that day, 60% of whom were foreign tourists from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. This was followed by a 20-minute fireworks display at the venue, marking the finale of the festival.<\/p>\r\n
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<\/a>The \u201cDynamite Carnival\u201d is an annual event held in the Suginosawa district of Myoko City for tourists visiting the ski resort to enjoy the Dondoyaki, a Lunar New Year’s event that has been held in the area for the past 30 years.<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n
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\r\n<\/a>Shortly after 6:30 p.m., 20 people, including local elementary and junior high school students, lit the Dondon, and it burned vigorously along with New Year’s decorations and other items brought in by local residents.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n
\r\nFirst time I ate surume. It was salty.
\r\n\u201cDelicious. Chewy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/a>From Australia
\r\nI read that Dondoyaki is ‘for health and prosperity.’
\r\n\u201cIt was beautiful. I fell in love with this place and will come back next year. <\/p>\r\n