Honorable Chief Guest Quotes

In front of the reviewing stand, she presented Joseph with a twenty-six-star, handcrafted silk American flag, sewn for the occasion by the ladies of Nauvoo. Then the officers, the honored guests, and the twenty members of the Legion marching band assembled for the procession to the temple site. Joseph had assigned special places on the reviewing stand to the Sauk Indian chief Keokuk and his entourage, who had crossed over from Iowa to partake in the festivities.

Shinto festivals typically revolve around one particular kami who becomes the god of honor or chief guest at that festival. Celebrations include a lot of physical events including drama performances, processions, sumo wrestling, and of course, feasting.