The passenger coach, crowded with revelers returning from a holiday celebration, absorbed the brunt of the impact.

As the capital of the prefecture, it has the area's secondary school and a clinic, and hosts the largest market day and holiday celebrations.

Groups of people would gather in a public place for elections, court sessions, militia musters, holiday celebrations, or neighborly festivities.

Religious groups openly advertise religious functions in the press, such as holiday celebrations, memorial services, religious conventions, choral concerts, and fundraising events.

State fairs and holiday celebrations were held at the park.