Minami Kannon Yama: The Southern Kannon Float | The Gion Festival
Minami Kannon Yama celebrates Kannon, the Japanese name for the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion. Devotion to Kannon has spread broadly over space and time. She’s known as Kwan Yin in China, in male form in Tibet as Chenrezig, and Avalokiteshvara in India.
Two floats are devoted to Kannon: Minami Kannon Yama and Kita Kannon Yama, the southern and northern Kannon floats, respectively. This refers to their respective positions on Shinmachi-dori street. This one boasts a stunningly beautiful antique statue of Kannon. Visit its 2nd-story treasure display area to admire her.
Additionally, its treasure display area features four exquisite, centuries-old panels embroidered with a dragon, tiger, phoenix, and tortoise. These textiles used to adorn the float, giving us an idea of the fortunes and artistic expertise locals invested in their neighborhood’s float.
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