Gion Matsuri is one of the big three Masturi Festibal in Japan. It will be held in Kyoto, Japan.
Where is Japan?
Where is Kyoto in Japan?
Gion Masturi is a month long festival, many people come and see it from all over Japan and all over the world. It starts from July. It is the time to get ready to visit Kyoto! It is probably the time when you can experience the traditional Japan.
On June 14 2009, Exchange student participated tin Chimaki making for Gion Masturi.
What is Chimaki?
Chimaki is usually a food, it is a sticky rice raped in bamboo leaves. But this one is for Gion Masturi so it is not a food. It is a purifying charm, it will exorcise the evil spirit. This will be made by the people the in the area. 31 different Chimaki will be sold near the Yamaboko. When you buy it, usually people will tacke back to there home and place it in frond of the entrance door.
Here are the links you will need to go around Kyoto.
Gion Matsuri 2006
Kyoto Travel Guid
