The Gion Festival in Kyoto and Glocalization
The Gion Festival is a world-famous festival that takes place in Kyoto in July. It dates back to the Heian period (794–1185) and originated as a <i>goryō-e</i> ritual to placate departed spirits and disease-divinities. It is linked to the Yasaka Shrine, and it represents a great variety...
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/8/689 |