VOICED : Un ritual helado para rezar por la salud

The video describes an annual icy ritual held every January at the Tepozo Inari Shrine in Tokyo, which has been a tradition for nearly 70 years. The ceremony begins with a warm-up to prepare participants for entering the ice-cold water, believed to purify and strengthen both body and soul. In recent years, prayers have focused on ending the pandemic. Despite the freezing conditions, participants of all ages, including a 74-year-old, partake in the ritual, which has become a customary start to the new year. The video highlights the community's hope for a swift end to the pandemic, allowing for freedom of movement.

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