Woman acting as ancient court lady floats fan on Kyoto river

A woman dressed in colorful kimono and performing as Sei Shonagon, an ancient Japanese court lady and author, floats a fan on the river in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 17, 2015, during a festival reproducing a boat celebration from the Heian period (794-1192). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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