This event, held near the Japanese city of Nara, is one of the ancient capital’s most thrilling spectacles. It takes place on Mt. Wakakusa—fireworks are ignited, and at six o’clock in the evening, priests from the temples of Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji set fire to the dry grass on the slopes. The whole mountain turns into a flaming beacon that lights up the night sky and can be seen for miles. The festival commemorates the historic burning of the hill 10 centuries ago during a friendly disagreement about the boundaries of the two major temples and a shrine in Nara. Discuss
Source: The Free Dictionary