坪林大溪地-放火祭

心中不由得浮現出鞍馬火祭的畫面，那是一場熱鬧非凡的盛宴。整個祭典在深夜開始，當地居民們會手持火炬跑步經過一條山路，最後到達一座神社。在這裡，他們會將火炬放進一個特殊的壺中，點燃壺內的柴火，並跳過火堆，期望透過這樣的儀式可以祈求神明的保佑。回憶起這些美好的經驗，更加期待這次的放火祭。

在大溪地營地裡，有機會感受到大自然的美麗，河水清澈見底，葉子綠意盎然，我與其他夥伴們一同享受野營野炊的樂趣，一邊品嚐營火燒烤的美食，一邊欣賞周遭的山景和大自然的美好。

當晚，放火祭正式開始，一邊拍攝著燃燒的火焰，一邊觀察著人們在火堆周圍跳躍的樣子。一位特別的人物——燒幹大師，他手持長柄火炬，向來只燒樹幹，經過他加持的火焰卻極為熾烈，為整個放火祭增添了一份特別的神秘感。攝影不只是紀錄美好的瞬間，更是將美好的回憶和感受永久留存的方式。透過攝影的方式，將這些美好的瞬間和感受分享給更多的人們，也讓自己永遠擁有這些美好的回憶。

As a photographer, memories of my time living in Kyoto and participating in the Kurama Fire Festival and Gozan no Okuribi come flooding back to me when I think about the theme of the Bonfire Festival. The Kurama Fire Festival is a particularly special event, starting in the dead of night as local residents run with torches along a mountain path, eventually arriving at a shrine. Here, they place the torches into a special pot, light the kindling inside, and leap over the resulting bonfire, all in the hopes of receiving the blessings of the gods. Remembering these beautiful experiences has made me even more excited for this year’s Bonfire Festival.

Located at the Daxi Ti Campground, we had the chance to experience the beauty of nature firsthand. The river was crystal clear, and the foliage lush and verdant. I and my fellow campers enjoyed the fun of outdoor cooking and camping while admiring the stunning mountain views and the beauty of nature around us.

As the night of the Bonfire Festival arrived, I began capturing the burning flames and the people dancing around the bonfire. It was during this time that I noticed a particularly special figure, the “Master of Burning Trunks”. He held a long-handled torch and only burned the trunks of trees, but the flames were incredibly fierce, adding a special sense of mystery to the entire festival. I decided to capture this special figure and preserve this beautiful memory. I deeply feel that photography is not just about capturing beautiful moments, but also about preserving memories and experiences. By sharing these beautiful moments and feelings through photography, we can bring more people into the joy and wonder of these experiences and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Photo Spec : Nikon D800 | Nikon 70-200mm/F4, 35mm/F2