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A galloping horse performance and equestrian archery at the Aoi Matsuri, or Hollyhock Festival held May 15. Kyoto, Japan

Aoi Matsuri, or "Holyhock Festival" also known as the Kamo Festival. It is a festival of the Kamo shrines in the north of the city, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine. The festival originated during the reign of Emperor Kinmei (reigned CE 539-571). The galloping horse performance is an equestrian archery performance as an annual ritual.

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Japan's Courtly Past: Kyoto & Nara
Aoi Matsuri, or "Holyhock Festival" also known as the Kamo Festival. It is a festival of the Kamo shrines in the north of the city, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine. The festival originated during the reign of Emperor Kinmei (reigned CE 539-571). The galloping horse performance is an equestrian archery performance as an annual ritual.
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