Feast of Lanterns

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Feast of Lanterns

1. (Hinduism) Hinduism another name for Diwali

2. (Hinduism) Japanese Buddhism Also called: Festival of Lanterns another name for Bon¹

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"I say, uncle, are you going to have a Feast of Lanterns?"

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Also called the Feast of Lanterns, it has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years and traditionally includes a dance, known as Bon-Odori.The visitors will be offered Japanese dishes and sweets, traditional Japanese games, Japanese souvenirs.