Higan : We visit to ancester's graves to hold service for the dead while Higan in March and Septmber. We also offered Ohagi at the altar.
Joya no Kane : It is to ring a bell 108 times at midnight on the last day of the year. The number represents the worldly desires of human.
Houji : It is a memorial service for dead persons. The family and relatives come together, and a priest read a sutra.
Tourou nagashi : We float paper lanterns to river or sea to hold service for dead persons.
Bon Odori : It is a dancing festival at night while term of Bon in summer. The reason of Bon odori is to welcome the spirit and hold service for dead persons.
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- Michael
- Hello:) My name is Michael because I love Michael Jackson!!! Maybe,I know everything about him! So if you have questions about him, ask me anything:p
Hi, Michael♪”
返信削除I didn't know about 2nd sentence.
Have you ever danced Bon Odori??
Hi Micheal,
返信削除I didn't know fifth question!!
And I like to do Bon Odori :)
Interesting, why do you practice these customs? Do you believe in their meaning or are are you just following along with your friends and family?
返信削除Looking back our customes, we have many events for the dead around the year, right!?
返信削除It is interesting.