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A ridgepole-raising ceremony was held for the construction of the new house.
As scheduled, the raising of the ridgepole for the building is expected to be completed next week.
The ridgepole-raising work is carried out by skilled carpenters with the utmost attention to safety.
The raising of the ridgepole is an important milestone in wooden architecture, where the framework is completed and the overall structure of the building takes shape.
At the ridgepole-raising ceremony, traditional events such as mochi-maki (rice cake scattering) may be held to pray for the safety of the construction and the longevity of the building.
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