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The Koi Dragon Legend

The Koi Dragon Legend

The Gion Matsuri abounds with diverse mystical tales and historical legends. One, the koi dragon legend, describes how a humble carp or koi became a powerful dragon.  Part ecology, part life metaphor, part esoteric spiritual teaching, this story has captured a special...
Gion Matsuri Dragons

Gion Matsuri Dragons

Gion Matsuri Dragons: Energy, Enlightenment, Elements & Emperors Dragons appear all throughout Kyoto’s ancient Gion Matsuri. Why are there so many dragons, appearing on so many different levels of the festival? What purpose do they serve? Are they symbols,...