Overview
Yama, Hoko and Yatai float festivals are held annually in various regions to pray to the gods for peace and protection from natural disasters. A traditional practice that showcases the diversity of local cultures, the festivals involve the collaborative efforts of the practising communities and are a key aspect of their cultural identity. People of all ages and genders share responsibility for the organization and running of the festivals. This includes every step, from the design and construction of the floats to the overall event coordination. Men and women of all ages decorate the float, and the float handlers and spectators then come together to celebrate the festival with prayers for peace in the community. Tasks are adapted to the age and experience of the participants, with older bearers transmitting the knowledge and skills to those less experienced, including through formal...
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Community and Authority
- Communities
- Japan
- Languages
- Not specified in UNESCO dataset
- Cultural territories
- Japan
- Countries
- Japan
How the System Works
Yama, Hoko and Yatai float festivals are held annually in various regions to pray to the gods for peace and protection from natural disasters. A traditional practice that showcases the diversity of local cultures, the festivals involve the collaborative efforts of the practising communities and are a key aspect of their cultural...
Sources and Evidence
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Field-Level Provenance
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- UNESCO DataHub field title_en
- preferredTitle
- UNESCO DataHub field title_fr
- summary
- UNESCO DataHub field description_en
- type
- UNESCO DataHub fields type_of_element_en and type_acronym
- countries
- UNESCO DataHub field countries, ISO codes resolved with ISO-3166 regional metadata
- categories
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- sourceUrl
- UNESCO DataHub field http_url_en
- rights
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