@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
2026-07-02 05:54 UTC
Nona's (のな) 'manten' (満天) helps conjure up 'a sky full of stars'💫
The lunar calendar offers Kyōtoites two opportunities to enjoy Tanabata (七夕), once in July and once in August.
This year the 'traditional' date for celebrating the 'Star Festival' is August 19th.
#京の七夕
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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social 2026-07-02 06:49
🎋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