Chigo Parade

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OBJECT ID

ddr-densho-357-162

PARENT COLLECTION

Terakawa Collection

DESCRIPTION

A large group of children gather in front of the Buddhist Church of Oakland to participate in the chigo procession during the Oakland Buddhist Church dedication ceremony. The term "chigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities. Original caption: "Chigo Parade."

DATE

10/5/1927

LOCATION

Oakland, California

OBJECT GENRE

Photographs

OBJECT FORMAT

Still Image

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CONTRIBUTOR

Densho

PREFERRED CITATION

Courtesy of the Terakawa Collection, Densho

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ddr-densho-357-162-mezzanine-1825afba78 - Photograph: Chigo Parade
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