noun
Buddha's birthday commemoration
A Buddhist ceremony held on April 8th, celebrating the birth of the Buddha. Flowers are offered and sweet tea is poured over a statue of the infant Buddha.
花供養は毎年四月八日に行われる。
The Buddha's birthday commemoration is held every year on April 8th.
お寺で花供養に参加した。
I participated in the Buddha's birthday ceremony at the temple.
花祭り is a more colloquial and widely recognized name for the Buddha's birthday celebration, emphasizing the festive aspect.
From 花 (flower) + 供養 (offering, memorial service). The term refers to the offering of flowers during the ceremony.