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The lanterns bear the names of loved ones that have passed away, ancestors - it is a sign of respect...it is tied with a Buddhist ritual
"The Lantern floating is a time-honored Buddhist rite originating in Japan and conducted in order to pay respects to our ancestors and comfor the spirits of the deceased. Turing this Toro-Nagashi, or "lantern offerings on the water," candle-lit lanterns are idividually set afloat on the ocean and are said to fery spirits "from the shore of delusion to the shore of salvation."
Thanks Jam ...it is really a fun event. Roger and I went out for breakfast that morning and there were several German folks at a neighboring table....just had to tell them about it.
I'm still trying to figure out the right cloths to wear for it though. Last year I had Capri pants on...they got wet and it was very uncomfortable...so this year I wore my booties and shorts...I had a ton of sand in my shoes and when I squatted a wave got my bottom all wet.
with that many lanterns it was fun to play with DOF 
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