the lantern festival at the forest hills cemetary in jamaica plain inspired by the japanese bon festival. during the bon festival, people honor and remember loved ones that have passed away. spirits are welcomed home and are guided back by lanterns that line streets and paths. on the last day of the festival, the lanterns are released into lakes and ponds to guide the spirit back to into the spirit world.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
light the way
the lantern festival at the forest hills cemetary in jamaica plain inspired by the japanese bon festival. during the bon festival, people honor and remember loved ones that have passed away. spirits are welcomed home and are guided back by lanterns that line streets and paths. on the last day of the festival, the lanterns are released into lakes and ponds to guide the spirit back to into the spirit world.
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