Saturday, September 10, 2011
Shimogamo and Kamigamo Shinto Shrine
This ceremony is called "Aoi Matsuri".
On May 15 every year, it is held for noble of the Heian era.
It is a festival of "Shimogamo Shrine" and "Kamigamo Shrine".
The horse is used for ritual (Yabusame), a horseback archery act of God.
Please enjoy the state of a traditional event.
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Je n'y comprend que peu de choses, mais des costumes resplendissants et des mouvements emplie de sérénité, merci Ruma !
ReplyDeleteOh my dear friend Ruma, wonderful pictures from the traditional Japan ...
ReplyDeleteMany greetings from Switzerland
Hans-Peter
Hi Ruma
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular event you bring us today. Really beautiful.
Didn't understand what kind of event, though. Is it a weeding?
Love it anyway.
Thanks my friend
Have a nice weekend
Your work is always so nice to see.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Ruma.
Big hug from me, Joop
lINDO!
ReplyDeleteAS TRADIÇÕES É QUE MANTEM A IDENTIDADE DE UM POVO.
VALORIZAR E MANTER UM EVENTO COMO ESTE É UMA BELEZA.
UM ABRAÇO E BOM DOMINGO.
Hello, Ruma! I liked the recording but can you explain a little? What are those beautiful horses for? What kind of ceremony is this?
ReplyDeleteI am glad to say that I will come to Kyoto next April, during hanami!
Greetings from Romania!
TIENES UN BLOG MUY INTERESANTE. Saludos.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting traditions in Japan! Thanks for the comment. Many greetings!
ReplyDeleteIoan Moldovan
ola ruma obrigada pela sua visita e pelo comentario fiquei tão feliz de conhecer uma pessoa do japão ,nossa voce esta do outro lado do mundo isso é maravilhoso amei seu blog ,este video mostrando a cultura e os costumes do japão é lindo bjs volte sempre vou te seguir.
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