festival float mounted with a decorative halberd
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Large festival floats (yamaboko) parade through the town during the Gion Festival.
The decorations of the yamaboko floats differ each year, and many people are fascinated by their elaborate craftsmanship.
The assembly of the yamaboko floats employs traditional woodworking techniques that use not a single nail.
The yamaboko parade of the Gion Festival is a symbol of Kyoto's history and culture, which has continued for over a thousand years.
Local residents cooperate to pull the yamaboko floats, enhancing the sense of unity at the festival.
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