'Chindon-ya' competition held in Toyama

'Chindon-ya' competition held in Toyama

TOYAMA, Japan - Contestants perform during an All-Japan ''Chindon-ya'' competition in Toyoma on April 5. A chindon-ya is a group of traditional street performers with bright-colored clothes and makeup who conduct advertising campaigns. (Kyodo)

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