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praying for rain
旱魃が続き村人たちは雨乞いを行った。
As the drought continued, the villagers performed a rain prayer ritual.
神社で雨乞いの儀式が催された。
A rain prayer ceremony was held at the shrine.
雨乞いの踊りを夜通し続けた。
They continued the rain dance throughout the night.