Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tradition
gptkbp:country gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:tourist_attraction
protection of sacred deer
gptkbp:features traditional costumes
public audience
ceremonial tools
gptkbp:frequency annual
gptkbp:heldBy gptkb:Kasuga_Taisha_Shrine
gptkb:Nara_Park
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony
gptkbp:location gptkb:Nara,_Japan
gptkbp:mediaCoverage local and international media
gptkbp:monthHeld October
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Nara_Deer_Preservation_Foundation
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Edo_period
17th century
gptkbp:participants Nara deer
handlers
gptkbp:purpose to prevent injury to people and other deer
to safely remove antlers from male deer
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nara_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6