Chiba, Japan, held the traditional "Mud Day"

February 25, Chiba Prefecture in Japan, four of the paddy fields outside the city streets, the residents take part in the annual "Mud Festival." According to the local that paddy soil can give people good fortune and bring good luck. More importantly, it is hoped that through this ceremony to pray for the new year have a good harvest. It is learned that the local hold a "Mud Day" practices have been more than 100 years of history.

A father will be smearing mud children, bless him Ping'an in growing up healthily.

In the cold wind, the local naked man jumped into the paddy field, the start smearing mud on the body. Xinhua News Agency reporters Ren Zheng and Lai She

February 25, Chiba Prefecture in Japan, four of the paddy fields outside the city streets, the residents take part in the annual "Mud Festival."

February 25, Chiba Prefecture in Japan, four of the paddy fields outside the city streets, the residents take part in the annual "Mud Festival."