@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
2026-07-02 01:45 UTC
Imported from the mainland by the imperial court, Tanabata (七夕) evolved from one of the 'go-sekku' (五節句), five events held on auspicious days throughout the year.
at Tanabata
the hearts can't meet-
rain in heaven
七夕の逢はぬ心や雨中天
-Matsuo Bashō (松尾芭蕉).
Trans. Gabi Greve.
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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social 2026-07-02 03:14
The 'go-sekku' (lunar calendar): 🎍1/1 Kochōhai (小朝拝 New Year) 🎎3/3 Kyokusui-no-en (曲水の宴 Feast of Drinking around a Meandering Stream) 🎏5/5 Tango-no-sekku (端午の節句 Boys' Festival) 🪡7/7 Kikkōden (乞功奠 Tanabata) 🍶9/9 Chōyō-no-en (重陽の宴 Feast of Chrysanthemums)