Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.36
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.36
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Seasonal festivals such as the Lantern Festival (15ᵗʰ day of the first lunar month), Bathing Buddha Festival (8ᵗʰ day of the fourth lunar month), Ullambana Festival (15ᵗʰ day of the seventh lunar month), etc., were popular in China and they were obviously influenced by Buddhism. The Lantern Festival was traditional Chinese festival and became very popular and lively under the influence of Buddhism. Bathing Buddha Festival and Ullambana Festival were popular among common people because imperial family held them in esteem.