Wesak
Buddhism

All schools.

Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. It celebrates the Buddha's birthday, and, for some Buddhists, also marks his birth and death.  The festival is celebrated with much color and gaiety. Homes may be cleaned and decorated. Special Wesak lanterns are made of paper and wood, and often there a large ceremonial releases of caged birds.  The 'Bathing the Buddha' ceremony is also often included. Water is poured over the shoulders of the Buddha and serves as a reminder to purify the mind from greed, hatred and ignorance.

Work is restricted.