RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Asala
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Wesak
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Obon
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Detailed explanation-1: -Obon, sometimes just called Bon, is a Buddhist festival that celebrates the time when the spirits are able to return to Earth and be with their families. This is a large family holiday and many Japanese people will travel to their family homes, clean the graves of ancestors, and leave offerings at Buddhist shrines.
Detailed explanation-2: -It has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years and traditionally includes a dance, known as Bon Odori. The festival of Obon lasts for three days; however, its starting date varies within different regions of Japan.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Bon Festival is held to pray for the repose of the souls of one’s ancestors. It’s one of the biggest traditional events during the year, along with New Year’s. It’s sometimes called o-bon or urabon.