@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
2026-07-02 05:32 UTC
It is thought that Kikkōden (imported from China) merged with a Japanese purification ceremony, held around this time, to create Tanabata.
Priestesses would weave sacred cloth on a loom called a 'tanabata' (棚機), a prayer that the gods would protect the autumn harvest.
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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social 2026-07-02 05:54
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