What is the name of the historic Kyoto festival, featuring a procession of about 500 people in aristocratic costumes, held annually on May 15?
A) Gion Matsuri
B) Aoi Matsuri
C) Tenjin Matsuri
D) Jidai Matsuri
Correct Answer: B) Aoi Matsuri
Kyoto’s early summer Aoi Matsuri drew around 33,000 spectators this year on May 15. The festival, dating back to the sixth century, featured around 500 participants dressed in traditional aristocratic costumes. They marched approximately 8 kilometers through central Kyoto, reenacting an imperial procession from the Heian period.
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