After four years of pandemic shutdowns, the grand Gion Matsuri festival resumed in all its glory this July, with bells, gongs and flutes chiming atop massive floats decked out in lavish tapestries and treasures.
The monthlong Gion Matsuri festival has been a mainstay of Kyoto culture for 1,000 years. But the COVID-19 pandemic put the celebration on hiatus. This year, crowds have thronged the city streets to watch its famous parade floats and performances. The World's Carol Hills speaks with Monica Narang, an American who teaches English and is a photographer in Kyoto, and has been
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