Monday, 3 February 2020

"Setsubun" haiku



Cold kiss of the wind
In Japan it's Setsubun
Last day of winter

Haiku Copyright Res Burman 3rd February 2020
Pic from the www
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"Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring in Japan. The name literally means 'seasonal division', but usually the term refers to the spring Setsubun, properly called Risshun celebrated yearly on February 3 as part of the Spring Festival.
Wikipedia

Date: Monday, 3 February 2020
Frequency: Annual
Also called: Bean-Throwing Festival, Bean-Throwing Ceremony
Significance: Day before the beginning of spring"