Shouting Day (TCG)

Shouting Day was held on the fourth day of Month of the Tiger, this festival honored the Fortune of Fire and Thunder, Osano-wo. Participants stood on a designated stage and shout complaints at the top of their lungs. Anything was fair game, and however scandalous, it was expected to be immediately forgotten once spoken. Thus, peasants griped about their lords, farmers and fisherfolk about poor harvests and weather, married folk about their spouses, children about their parents, and on occasion, the devout about the Fortunes. These complaints amused Osano-wo and provided an outlet for the year's accumulated stress. This festival was not observed by most nobility, as shouting gripes is beneath the dignity of samurai. However, some Minor Clans observed the festival, and it was not unheard of for samurai to disguise themselves in order to participate. Emerald Empire: The Essential Guide to Rokugan, p. 152
== Winter Court ==
Shouting Day occurred in the last week of Imperial Winter Court as part of its closing ceremonies, during the Dinner of the Stalking Tiger, organized for the nobility and samurai to honor of the peasants in thanks for their efforts throughout the year. The attendees dined on a humble meal of steamed vegetables and rice. Assigned seating ideally promoted cooperation between clans. However, all guests must remain silent, respecting the messages to Osano-wo being screamed by peasants throughout the realm. Breaking this silence was considered very disrespectful and resulted in immediate expulsion from the evening's activities. Courts of Stone, p. 20 
Category:Festivals (TCG)