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Ullambana



Celebration of ancestors and mothers (Mahayana). People commemorate mothers, departed loved ones and all hungry spirits, light candles and honour ancestors at the home altar.

People use flowers in the celebratory ceremonies. For example, people wear a red flower on their chest if their mother is alive or a white one if she is dead. Red and white candles can also be lit instead of wearing flowers.

 

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