Gion Matsuri - the Rebirth!

Season 1

2022tvReturning Series1 Season · 2 Ep

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Season aired: 2022-07-16

Overview

Marking a 1150 year anniversary in 2019, the Kyoto Gion Matsuri was subsequently suspended for two years due to outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Live coverage of the Yoiyama evening on July 16th and the next day's Yamaboko parade is accompanied by a set of special documentaries explaining the festival history and the activities during the pandemic.