Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
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The Nagasaki Kunchi Festival is a centuries-old autumn celebration in Nagasaki famed for its vibrant parades, dragon dances, and multicultural performances reflecting the city’s blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch influences.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural festival
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festival ⓘ traditional Japanese festival ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Kunchi
NERFINISHED
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Nagasaki Kunchi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithCityHistory | Nagasaki as an international port ⓘ |
| audience |
domestic tourists
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international tourists ⓘ local residents ⓘ |
| category |
Festivals in Nagasaki Prefecture
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Shinto festivals in Japan ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| culturalInfluence |
Chinese culture
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Dutch culture ⓘ Japanese culture ⓘ |
| features |
dragon dances
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floats ⓘ multicultural performances ⓘ parades ⓘ traditional dance ⓘ traditional music ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| hasElement |
dragon dance called Ja-odori
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performances by Nagasaki neighborhoods ⓘ portable shrine processions ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
gratitude for harvest
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protection of the city ⓘ |
| heldAt | Suwa Shrine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan ⓘ |
| honorsDeity | Suwa Shrine deities ⓘ |
| knownFor |
blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch influences
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elaborate performances ⓘ vibrant atmosphere ⓘ |
| languageContext | Japanese ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Nagasaki
NERFINISHED
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Nagasaki Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainVenue | Suwa Shrine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performanceStyle |
costumed dances
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theatrical floats ⓘ |
| recognizedBy | Government of Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Suwa Shrine Festival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousAffiliation | Shinto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startCentury | 17th century ⓘ |
| startPeriod | Edo period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timeOfYear | autumn ⓘ |
| tourismRole | major tourist attraction in Nagasaki ⓘ |
| typicalDates |
October 7
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October 8 ⓘ October 9 ⓘ |
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