One of the most notable festivities, the Takayama festival is celebrated across the city by the same name. The Takayama city has still retained its traditional roots which are reflected by the festive celebrations rejoiced here. Over the years, the city has not only been attracting attention of the Japanese community residing here but has also caught the fancy of the travel enthusiasts who consider globe-trotting as a passion to discover the new. The festival covering a collection of festivities plays an integral role in the life of thousands of natives participating whole-heartedly to preserve the evergreen Japanese cultural heritage.
Comprising a pair of festivals, the Sanno Matsuri and the Hachiman Matsuri, the Takayama carnival reveals the colourful and vigorous side of the island country of Japan. Despite the resemblance in schedules, attractions and rituals, the Sanno Matsuri and the Hachiman Matsuri differ with respect to the seasons; while the former is held during spring, the latter is rejoiced during autumn.
However, travel enthusiasts visiting the place have noticed that both celebrations will feature distinct varieties of floats. Otherwise known as “Yatai” the floats that are taken out on the occasion reveal intricate designs revealing skilled craftsmanship. The intricate detailing reveals crafting excellence clearly reflecting upon the city’s pride, skilled artisans. Artisans residing in the city specialise in carpentry and sculpting. Additionally the floats also focus on the beautiful blend of western and eastern art forms that had existed during the Edo period.
Each of the floats reveals distinct style and design. The Mikoshi procession is usually followed as an evening celebration where these beautiful floats are found to adorn 100 lanterns made of paper. This custom adds to the loveliness of the evening festivity, stirring beautiful sights and sounds. With the end of the festival, the floats are stored inside the Yatai Kaikan. This place displays four of the “Yatai”; every season a different yatai is kept for display.
These tall and majestic yatai reveal heavy ornamentation and karakuri ningyo, sophisticated dolled up figures run mechanically. The karakuri ningyo are crafted to move and dance and are thus known to add to the celebrative mood. The colour of the Japanese life style and culture is reflected through the Takayama festival.
Natives of this region rejoice the celebrative mood as the Mikoshi procession takes place. It is during the procession, that a portable shrine (Mikoshi) is taken out for a parade across the city. The Takayama festivals start and end at respective shrines.
Comprising a pair of festivals, the Sanno Matsuri and the Hachiman Matsuri, the Takayama carnival reveals the colourful and vigorous side of the island country of Japan. Despite the resemblance in schedules, attractions and rituals, the Sanno Matsuri and the Hachiman Matsuri differ with respect to the seasons; while the former is held during spring, the latter is rejoiced during autumn.
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However, travel enthusiasts visiting the place have noticed that both celebrations will feature distinct varieties of floats. Otherwise known as “Yatai” the floats that are taken out on the occasion reveal intricate designs revealing skilled craftsmanship. The intricate detailing reveals crafting excellence clearly reflecting upon the city’s pride, skilled artisans. Artisans residing in the city specialise in carpentry and sculpting. Additionally the floats also focus on the beautiful blend of western and eastern art forms that had existed during the Edo period.
Each of the floats reveals distinct style and design. The Mikoshi procession is usually followed as an evening celebration where these beautiful floats are found to adorn 100 lanterns made of paper. This custom adds to the loveliness of the evening festivity, stirring beautiful sights and sounds. With the end of the festival, the floats are stored inside the Yatai Kaikan. This place displays four of the “Yatai”; every season a different yatai is kept for display.
These tall and majestic yatai reveal heavy ornamentation and karakuri ningyo, sophisticated dolled up figures run mechanically. The karakuri ningyo are crafted to move and dance and are thus known to add to the celebrative mood. The colour of the Japanese life style and culture is reflected through the Takayama festival.
Natives of this region rejoice the celebrative mood as the Mikoshi procession takes place. It is during the procession, that a portable shrine (Mikoshi) is taken out for a parade across the city. The Takayama festivals start and end at respective shrines.
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