When are adult festivals around the world?

The first Monday of June 65438+ 10 is the Adult Day in Japan, which is celebrated by young people who have reached the age of 20. On this day, they put on gorgeous traditional kimonos, pay homage to the shrine, thank the gods and ancestors for their protection, accept gifts and blessings from relatives and friends, and ask for "more care". It is one of the most important traditional festivals in Japan.

Origin of the festival

The Japanese Adult Festival originated from the ancient adult ceremony and was influenced by China's "crown ceremony". The so-called "coronation ceremony" refers to a coronation ceremony held by men as adults. From the day of coronation, the coronation was recognized as an adult by the society. Japanese imitated the old etiquette system in China, and started the coronation system in the 11th year of Emperor Tianwu (AD 683). According to China's ancient theory of Yin and Yang, Jiazi and Bingyin are the most auspicious days of Guanri, especially the first month.

Festival significance

From 65438 to 0948, the Japanese government stipulated that people over the age of 20 should have an "adult style" according to folk customs, with the aim of making young people realize that they have become full members of society. All young men and women over the age of 20 should wear traditional costumes and participate in adult ceremonies held for them by official or non-governmental organizations on Adult Day, including the oath of young people, congratulations from the elderly, visits to shrines and various traditional entertainment activities. From then on, they can smoke, drink and get married. Those who break the law should take full responsibility.