Talk:Sannō Matsuri

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Copyright problem

Text used to create this article seems very closely paraphrased from [1]. While facts are not copyrightable, creative elements of presentation – including both structure and language – are. For an example of close paraphrasing, consider the following: The source says:

It takes place in mid June in even numbered years, alternating with the Kanda Matsuri which takes place in odd numbered years. The Sanno Festival extends over a week and has a few events...

The article says (bolding added to emphasize where copying is precise):

It takes place in mid-June of even-numbered years, alternating with the Kanda Matsuri which takes place in the mid-May of odd-numbered years. The Sannō Festival extends over a week with traditional events....

The source says:

At Hie Shrine, where the parade begins at eight in the morning, visitors can find a large straw ring standing in the middle of the shrine grounds. Walking through the ring is an act of purification in which visitors can take part.

The article says:

Visitors can find a large straw ring standing in the middle of the shrine grounds during the festive period, and walking through this ring is believed to be an act of purification.

The source says:

At around noon the parade arrives at the Tokyo Imperial Palace and stops for about half an hour while the mikoshi are involved in religious ceremonies. The chief priest enters the palace to offer prayers to the emperor and imperial family, which is a rare honor afforded to the festival.

The article says:

The parade halts at the Tokyo Imperial Palace for half an hour at around noon while the chief priest enters the palace to offer prayers to the Emperor and the imperial family.

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Please let me know at my talk page if you have questions about this. --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 12:40, 24 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]