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Shrine Festival (神殿祭, Shinden-sai) is a traditional Japanese Shinto festival that takes place on the days of the spring and autumn equinoxes. It is held to show gratitude for the blessings received from nature and to offer thanks to the gods.[1]
Overview
[change | change source]Shinden-sai is a major traditional Shinto festival of the Japanese imperial family, which has taken place since the Meiji era and is celebrated at palace shrines on the days of the spring equinox and the autumn equinox . It was established in 1908 (Meiji 41) according to the Code of Imperial Rites, it is a tradition that has continued since the Meiji era. This ceremony aims to pay homage to the celestial and earthly deities in the ancient shrine of the Eight Gods, expressing respect and gratitude to the various deities of Japan. [2] .
This is an imperial event that falls into the category of “ big holidays » and is sometimes celebrated directly by the emperor, and sometimes led by the chief priest. It also includes the “ Genshi-sai ", " Kigensetsu, the “ spring Kōreisai ", the " fall Kōreisai " and " Niiname-sai » [2] .
Spring Shrine Festival
[change | change source]The Spring Shrine Festival takes place on the day of the spring equinox. This festival is specially reserved to celebrate the start of a new season and to express gratitude to the gods [1] .
Autumn Shrine Festival
[change | change source]The Autumn Sanctuary Festival also takes place on the day of the autumnal equinox . At this time, we express our gratitude and respect for the year's bountiful harvest [1] .
Footnote
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "主要祭儀一覧 - 宮内庁". www.kunaicho.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 日本国語大辞典,世界大百科事典内言及, 精選版. "神殿祭(しんでんさい)とは？ 意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
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