TABANATA 七夕

Tanabata 七夕

The party of Tanabata, also known as the 'Star Festival', is a Japanese celebration
which takes place on the 7th of July. According to Japanese tradition, this is the only day of the year that
the two stars, Altair and Vega, can meet each other. 

At this time of year, it is tradition to write the wishes of the Tanabata (known as tanzaku) in strips of
colored paper and hang them on the trees Tanabata, made of bamboo branches.
People also decorate their houses and public spaces. 

The TanabataIt is one of the five traditional festivals of Japan known as' gosekku'.
Therefore, it is a very interesting time to visit the country.
However, the dates of  Tanabatathey vary between different regions.