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　April 8 is the birthday of Buddha based on tradition. In Buddhist temples, Buddhist events have been held in the name of "Ibutsukai" and "Buddhakai" since ancient times to celebrate the birth of this Buddha, but it began to be held under the name of "Flower Festival". In 1916 (Daisho 5), the flower festival of each sect was held at Hibiya Park for the first time, and then the name of the flower festival and the flower festival were established.　　A white elephant appeared in the dream of his mother, Mrs. Maya, and then became pregnant, and Buddha was born in the garden of Lumbini, walked seven steps shortly after birth, pointed to the heavens with his right hand and the earth with his left hand. It is said that at this time, a dragon appeared from the heavens, causing the rain of sweet dew, and congratulated its birth.　　　In line with this fact, it is a practice of setting up a flower temple that imitates the garden of Lumbini, laying a birth Buddha inside, and worshipers fetching sweet tea from the basin in a small ladle and pouring it from the head of the Buddha to celebrate their birthday.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　At Tsukiji Honganji Temple, the "Hana Festival" will be held from 10:00 to 16:00 on April 9, and prior to the Ibutsukai from 11:30, from 11:00, wearing old-fashioned costumes, making makeup, and wearing decorations. A "child procession" (traffic safety parade) of cute children with decorations was unfolded.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　In addition to photo spots, stage events such as Sri Lankan traditional dance, Indian traditional dance, Oedo Sukeroku drum, soap bubble show, experience events such as a huge maze of cardboard, flower scooping and wreath throwing, treasure hunting rally, kitchen car, food and drink corner of store booth is set up, and it is full of many people.