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The video tutorial discusses the Japanese tradition of Aubon, where small fires or lanterns are used to guide ancestral spirits back home. Lanterns, known as Chochin, are typically placed at the entrance of homes and are made from bamboo frames covered in Washy paper. These lanterns are often red or white and decorated with Japanese calligraphy. A notable example of a Chongchin lantern can be found at the Sen Soji Temple in Tokyo.

What is the purpose of lighting small fires outside homes during the Aubon festival?

• To welcome guests

• To ward off evil spirits

• To guide the spirits of ancestors back home

• To celebrate the harvest season

What material is used to cover the bamboo frame of a Chochin lantern?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Silk

• Washi paper

What colors are Chochin lanterns typically?

• Red and white

• Purple and orange

• Blue and green

• Yellow and black

Where can one find one of the most famous Chochin lanterns in Japan?

• Kyoto Tower

• Osaka Castle

• Sen Soji Temple in Tokyo

• Himeji Castle

What is commonly used to decorate Chochin lanterns?

• Geometric shapes

• Animal motifs

• Floral patterns

• Japanese calligraphy