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Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival) April 8 Hana Matsuri is a celebration of the Buddha's birthday, observed in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, where it is known as Kambutsue . The highlight of the celebration is a ritual known as kambutsue("ceremony of 'baptizing' the Buddha"), in which a tiny bronze statue of the Buddha, standing in an open lotus flower, is anointed with sweet tea. People use a small bamboo ladle to pour the tea, made of hydrangea leaves, over the head of the statue. The custom is supposed to date from the seventh century, when perfume was used, as well as tea. Festivities often include a procession of children carrying flowers. See also Vesak CONTACTS: Japan Information Network, Japan Center for Intercultural Communications 2-7-7 Hirakawacho Chiyodaku Tokyo, 102-0093 Japan 81-3-3263-5041; fax: 81-3-3230-4107 home.jcic.or.jp SOURCES: BkFestHolWrld-1970, p. 76 JapanFest-1965, p. 62 Celebration day: Apr 8 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Easter Sunday, the Buddhist flower festival of Hana Matsuri and St George's Day are all celebrated in April, while the summer months see Buddhists celebrate Visakha Puja, Druids mark the Summer Solstice and the Muslim festival of Lailat al Mi'raj. |
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