Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.t2.23
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c12.s1.t2.23
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The activity of releasing lanterns in Ullambana Festival was very prominent in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Chinese were influenced by Indian folk customs through Buddhism, and the convention has been held in India since ancient times.