【奇祭】鬼が尻をたたく「こっぱげ面（めん）」静かな村に子どもたちの叫び声　込められた思い　福岡

On the 11th, a strange festival called "Kopagemen" was held in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, where demons go around hitting people on the buttocks. The cries of children echoed through the quiet mountain village. Read the article about this video＞ https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/fbs/category... An oni swinging a bamboo stick appeared at Hoshino Elementary School in Hoshino Village, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. ■Demon "Woah!" ■Elementary school student "Ouch!" The strange festival, Kopagemen, has been going on for over 200 years. It is said that if a local youth is hit on the buttocks by a demon dressed as a demon, they will not get sick for a year. It is said to be a "frightening festival" for children. The demon also appeared at a nursery school. At Hoshino Nursery School Seikouen, some children ran away crying and screaming, desperately trying to hide, while others confronted the demon to protect the other children. It's not just children who get beaten. The FBS reporting team was also beaten. In front of the elderly, the demon becomes kind. ■Elderly people "It's said to be good luck." "You'll get smarter and your gray hair will turn black." It is said that the bald mask was started with prayers to prevent flooding during the rainy season. Hoshino Village was hit by heavy rain in July 2023. ■Nakatsuru Shoji "Last year was terrible, or rather, the roads were washed away and it was a big problem. I hope that by holding this kind of festival, disasters will disappear, people will not get sick, and more people will be able to live without illness and disaster." ■Children "Ah! It hurts!" The "bald mask" is surrounded by the roars of the demons and the screams of the children. The wishes of the local people, which have continued for 200 years, were passed down again this year through demon masks and green bamboo. ■Participant "Let's celebrate!" For the latest news, please visit https://news.ntv.co.jp/n/fbs. X FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting News (@FBS_NEWS5) is also reporting.   / fbs_news5