Japanese Mahayana Buddhist festival held in July, during which families reunite to remember and honour their ancestors, welcoming them into the home. There is a fete with dancing and games, and the Buddha is offered flowers and fruit. Monks will visit home shrines to perform ceremonies and read the Buddhist scriptures.
The Pillars of Hercules represent the promontories of Gibraltar and Ceuta. The shield represents the regions of Castile, Léon, Aragón, Navarre, and Granada. Effective date: 18 December 1981.