noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
festivals; feasts
Refers to celebratory events, often public or religious, including both festivals and feasts. Can be used attributively with の.
A festival is held in this town every autumn.
The whole village is busy with preparations for the festival.
Compound of 祝 (celebration) and 祭 (festival). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the idea of celebratory festivals and feasts.