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Kyoto’s Famous Gion Festival

One of Japanu2019s most famous festivals, the Gion Festival in Kyoto consists of two parts, the Saki Matsuri (the u201cearly festivalu201d) and the Ato Matsuri (the u201clater festivalu201d).

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Kyoto’s Famous Gion Festival

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  1. Kyoto’s Famous Gion Festival One of Japan’s most famous festivals, the Gion Festival in Kyoto consists of two parts, the Saki Matsuri (the “early festival”) and the Ato Matsuri (the “later festival”). In Japanese the huge month-long festival is known as the Gion Matsuri. With hours-long processions and colorful decorations, the Gion Festival represents some of Japan’s finest culture and artistic achievements, as well as diverse spiritual traditions. Festival events are a perfect blend of mystery, history, art, and magical elements. The Gion Matsuri began more than 1150 years ago. The public portions of the festival begin in the second week of July, with the Saki Matsuri. It culminates with a procession of yamaboko floats on the morning of July 17. That evening sees a procession of mikoshi, four portable shrines carried on the shoulders of hundreds of men through downtown Kyoto. The festival continues with the Ato Matsuri during the third week of July, peaking with another procession of floats and mikoshi shrines on July 24. All floats are beautifully crafted and decorated with Japan’s finest craftsmanship and artwork, including a world-renowned collection of international textiles. The portable shrines are also beautifully crafted with fine metalwork.

  2. Another subfestival within the Gion Festival is called “the Folding Screen Festival.” Historic families and companies display their family heirlooms to the public, often in centuries-old buildings. Altogether, the Gion Festival is a gigantic collection of elaborate purification rituals, featuring beautiful colors and artwork. The public display of Japanese heirlooms, artistry, and cultural heritage are all features of the festival. The floats and mikoshi shrines are on display to the general public from July 12-23. The festival closes with a final purification rite at Yasaka Shrine on July 31. Each year the Gion Matsuri brings Kyotoites, Japanese and international visitors together to celebrate and uphold its traditions. Resource: https://www.gionfestival.org

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