laap6 baat3臘八腊八
Jyutpinglaap6 baat3
Yalelaahp baat
Definition
The eighth day of the twelfth month in the Chinese lunar calendar.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional festival marking the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. It is most strongly associated with the custom of eating a special multi grain congee known as 臘八粥. While the date is culturally significant, it is not a public holiday in Hong Kong and is observed more as a traditional folk practice.
Examples
Remember to eat congee on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
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