This festival dates back to the 6th century.
Aoi (hollyhock) leaves are used in decorating the procession - 2 ox-carts and 500 people dressed in Heian Period costume.
the front of the procession
An Ox Cart (Gissha)
6/09/2009
Aoi-maturi Festival (1)
Aoi Matsuri is one of Kyoto's "Three Major Festivals".
This festival dates back to the 6th century.
Aoi (hollyhock) leaves are used in decorating the procession - 2 ox-carts and 500 people dressed in Heian Period costume.
the front of the procession
An Ox Cart (Gissha)
This festival dates back to the 6th century.
Aoi (hollyhock) leaves are used in decorating the procession - 2 ox-carts and 500 people dressed in Heian Period costume.
the front of the procession
An Ox Cart (Gissha)
