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Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Japanese_folklore
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| gptkbp:activity |
gptkb:Bon_Odori_dance
floating lanterns offering food at altars visiting graves |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Bon_Festival
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:spirituality
memorial services summer ancestral spirits community gatherings family reunions festive attire (yukata) fire ceremonies folk dances lantern floating ceremonies temple visits |
| gptkbp:celebratedIn |
gptkb:Japan
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| gptkbp:customs |
cleaning family graves
farewell ceremonies for spirits welcoming ancestral spirits |
| gptkbp:date |
July or August (varies by region)
|
| gptkbp:dateVaries |
August 15 (Western Japan)
July 13-15 or August 13-15 July 15 (Eastern Japan) |
| gptkbp:duration |
3 days
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| gptkbp:festival |
cultural
religious seasonal |
| gptkbp:musicBy |
gptkb:Bon_Odori_songs
|
| gptkbp:observedBy |
gptkb:Japanese_people
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| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Buddhist_Ullambana_Sutra
|
| gptkbp:publicHolidayIn |
not a national holiday, but widely observed
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
honor the spirits of ancestors
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:East_Asia
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Ghost_Festival_(China)
gptkb:Ullambana_Festival_(India) ancestor worship |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Shinto |
| gptkbp:symbol |
dances
lanterns offerings |
| gptkbp:traditionalFood |
offerings to spirits
seasonal fruits vegetarian dishes |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Day_of_the_Dead
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Obon
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