@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
2026-07-02 06:49 UTC
🎋THE NAME 'TANABATA'?🤔
When first imported the 'Qixi Festival' (七夕) was read as 'Shichiseki' in Japanese.
Over time, as Kikkōden merged with the native Shintō 'weaving' ceremony, the reading of '七夕' was changed to 'Tanabata' (after the looms used in the ritual).
#Tanabata
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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social 2026-07-02 07:00
Tanabata became widespread in Edo times, joining with the Obon festivities (then held on the 15th of the 7th month). It was customary to write wishes on strips of paper, the ink mixed with dew taken from taro leaves. Boys typically asked for better handwriting, girls better craftsmanship.