“Lolu daba lusemqoka kithina njengenkampani. Amalungu ethu akhokhelwa njalo njengoba esuke esebenza. Uma kunomuntu okungenzeka ukuthi usala ngaphandle futhi ongakhokhelwe, nanganoma yisiphi isizathu, sifisa ukuba eze emahhovisi ethu ukuze silungise lolu daba.” An Egyptian derivative of ABRAHAM, according to a book on the language, written by Joseph Smith. In the book, it is represented by the hieroglyphic symbol for a crested Ibis. But it is in mid-July that the shrine is best enjoyed - it hosts the "Oiyama" event of the Yamakasa-gion festival. Hundreds of near naked men clad only in tight loincloths and tighter buttocks vie to carry heavy wooden shrines through the streets over a set route in the fastest times. The main event commences at 4:59am. English notes are available from the shrine office. The shrine is within easy walking distance of either Nakasu or Gion subway stations. Gion st'n 3 min from Canal City Hakata-mae b'stop on foot.