What was the name of the day when ancient people put lotus lanterns on their wishes?

River lantern, also known as lotus lantern, is a kind of folk sacrifice and religious activity of Han nationality, which is used to mourn the dead relatives and bless the living. It is usually held on the first and fifteenth days of each month and the anniversary of death. Religious activities such as Taoism and Buddhism are often held on July 15.

Chinese name

Put on a river lantern.

classify

folk custom

region

China