Lantern Floating

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:festival
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Toro_Nagashi
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Obon_Festival
gptkbp:date Varies by region
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Lakes
Rivers
Oceans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lantern Floating
gptkbp:involves Floating paper lanterns on water
gptkbp:material Candles
Paper lanterns
Wooden bases
gptkbp:notableEvent Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:Hawaii
gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:purpose To honor the spirits of the deceased
gptkbp:relatedTo Buddhist traditions
Memorial ceremonies
gptkbp:symbolizes Guiding spirits back to the other world
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Toro_Nagashi
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7