Kazariyama (stationary decorative float)

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Kazariyama are large, elaborately decorated stationary festival floats displayed during the Hakata Gion Yamakasa in Fukuoka, often featuring towering scenes of historical and mythical figures.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese festival equipment
cultural object
festival float
stationary decorative float
associatedShrine Kushida Shrine
associatedWithCity Fukuoka
associatedWithWard Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
constructionFrequency rebuilt or redesigned annually
contrastedWith Kakiyama
country Japan
decorationMaterial cloth
gold leaf (sometimes)
lacquer
paper
wood
decorationTheme folklore scenes
historical figures
kabuki scenes
mythical figures
samurai tales
differenceFromKakiyama Kazariyama are not carried or raced
Kazariyama are taller and more decorative
displayLocationType public squares in Hakata area
shopping arcades
temple or shrine precincts
displayPeriod around early July
displayType stationary display
etymology "kazari" (decoration) + "yama" (mountain/float)
festivalType Gion festival
linked to: Gion Matsuri
function festival decoration
religious offering display
tourist attraction
hasCharacteristic colorful
elaborately decorated
large
ornate wooden structure
three-dimensional tableaux
towering
hasRoleInFestival expression of craftsmanship
symbol of local pride
languageOfName Japanese
locatedInCulture Japanese culture
mobility stationary
nameWrittenInKanji 飾り山
religiousContext Shinto-related festival practice
requires specialized artisans
typicalHeight approximately 10 meters to 15 meters
usedInFestival Hakata Gion Yamakasa

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa floatType Kazariyama (stationary decorative float)
subject linked to: Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival