noun
Ebisu festival; fete in honor of Ebisu
A traditional festival held in honor of Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, often celebrated by merchants for business prosperity.
毎年十月二十日に、地元の商店街でえびす講が開かれる。
Every year on October 20th, the Ebisu festival is held in the local shopping district.
Variant kanji spelling; less common.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; rarely used.
From えびす (Ebisu, the god) + 講 (こう, religious association or festival). The term refers to a gathering or festival in honor of the deity Ebisu.