Inaoi River Lantern Floating 2017
稲生川灯ろう流し (
Inaoigawa Tourou Nagashi)
During the Bon Festival period in Japan, people return to their family homes to pay their respects at family altars/graves. It is believed that ancestors/deceased relatives return to "visit" during this period.
Tourou Nagashi (floating lanterns down rivers) is a common event toward the end of the Bon Festival period. The lanterns are believed to help guide the souls of ancestors back to the after life/spirit world. People often write wishes on the lanterns.
Date: Wednesday August 16, 2017
Time: 19:00-19:45
Location: Inaoi River 1st West Bridge 稲生川第一西裏橋 (
map)
Admission: Free
(Lanterns available for purchase, but homemade lanterns (less than 1m in size) are welcome!)