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Thousands of lanterns slowly drift out to sea guiding the dead on their return journey to the other world. This is a moving spectacle, for crowds of people stand on the shore watching the lanterns drifting away until they can be seen no more.
This festival is a cheerful occasion, for on this day, the dead are said to return to their homes and they are welcomed by the living.
occasion
（1）场合，时候
on the occasion of 在…的时候,值此…之际
在他退休的时候，给他颁发了荣誉证书。He was presented with the certificate of honor on the occasion of his retirement.
（2）特别的大事，庆典
in honor of the occasion 为表示庆祝
（3）机会
我很少有机会用到英文I have little occasion to use my English.
Thousands of lanterns slowly drift out to sea guiding the dead on their return journey to the other world.
※ guide
（1）v. 向导
他带领游客穿过公园。He guided the tourist through the park.
（2） v. 指导某人、领导、治理
他管理他的新公司走向成功。He guided his new company to success .
（3）v.（思想、感情等） 支配 （人）（常用于被动结构）
他出于责任感向贫困的人提供援助Guided by his sense of duty, he helped the poor.
