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  1. Hydrangeas are generally poisonous, but the leaves can be fermented to make a special kind of tea called 'amacha' (甘茶). As the name suggests, it is incredibly sweet, and is typically drunk on special occasions.

    On Buddha's Birthday people soak small statues of Buddha in amacha.

    #花祭り #BuddhasBirthday

  2. 🙏BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY🎂

    anointing the heads
    of children too...
    Buddha's birthday tea
    子どもらも天窓に浴る甘茶哉
    -Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1818.
    Trans. David Lanoue.

    On April 8th Buddha's Birthday, known as 'Kanbutsu-e' (灌仏会) or 'Hana-matsuri' (花祭り 'Flower Festival'), is celebrated at many temples.

    #Nara #Japan #BuddhasBirthday #灌仏会 #花祭り#HanaMatsuri #奈良 #FlowerFestival #Kanbutsue #deer