Ancient imperial boat celebration reenacted in Kyoto

Ancient imperial boat celebration reenacted in Kyoto

People dressed in ancient Japanese court-style attire are seen on boats floating down the Oigawa River in the western Japan city of Kyoto on May 15, 2016, during the annual Mifune Matsuri, a festival known for its reenactment of an imperial boat celebration from the Heian period (794-1185). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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