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==9th Month==
==9th Month==
On 9/9, a purification ritual was performed, in which one purified one's body, and drove out bad things.
On 9/9, a purification ritual was performed, in which one purified one's body, and drove out bad things. When a [[Chinese investiture envoys|Chinese investiture mission]] was in residence, [[Chrysanthemum Festival]] was celebrated with [[dragon boats|dragon boat races]], followed by the performance of six Chinese plays in the Hokuden (North Hall) of Shuri castle.<ref>Fukai Jinzô 深井甚三, ''Edo no yado'' 江戸の宿, Tokyo: Heibonsha (2000), 73.</ref>
On an auspicious day within the month, the king visited [[Futenma Shrine]].
On an auspicious day within the month, the king visited [[Futenma Shrine]].