Gion-matsuri

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Gion-matsuri

Japanese festival

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…major festivals (matsuri)—Aoi in May, Gion in July, and Jidai in October—are almost national events. The Jidai-matsuri (“Festival of the Ages”) is a parade depicting, in period costume, Japan’s entire history. The Gion-matsuri (Gion Festival) dates from the 9th century and features more than 30 elaborate, carefully preserved, hand-drawn floats,…
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…major festivals (matsuri)—Aoi in May, Gion in July, and Jidai in October—are almost national events. The Jidai-matsuri (“Festival of the Ages”) is a parade depicting, in period costume, Japan’s entire history. The Gion-matsuri (Gion Festival) dates from the 9th century and features more than 30 elaborate, carefully preserved, hand-drawn floats,…
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