Coloring Kyoto's Four Seasons
Traditional Festivities and Performances

　　　　In Kyoto, colorful festivals and cultural performances occur throughout the year against the backdrop of the seasons,reflecting a deep history and the passing of eras. Known as Kyoto's 'Big Four,' the Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival), the Gion Matsuri, Daimonji Gozan Okuribi, and the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) are each representations of Japan's traditional celebrations and convey its rich ancestry and history. In addition to these four, Kyoto has a great number of other events and cultural entertainment based on history and tradition.

●Assistance with Maintenance and Execution of the Big Four Festivals
　Aoi Matsuri, Gion Matsuri, Daimonji Gozan Okuribi, Jidai Matsuri

●Assistance with Maintenance and Execution of Traditional Events and Performances
Main traditional events: Saga Otaimatsu, Kamo Kurabeuma, Fujimori Kakeuma, Kurama Takekiri-e, Matsuage, Karasu-zumo, Zuiki Matsuri, Kita Shirakawa Takamori Goku, Kurama no Hi Matsuri, Tadasu no Mori no Yabusame, Hino Hadaka Odori

Main traditional cultural performances: Kemari (type of football), Gakaku (court music), Rokusai Nembutsu, Yasurai Bana, Daimoku Odori, Kuta Hanagasa Odori, Yase Shamen Ji-Odori, Joto Matsuri, Tessen-ryu Shirakawa Odori,Momiji Ondo, Ohara Hassaku Odori

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