Thursday, April 30, 2009

Children's Day (Boys' Day)



May 5th is Boys' Day called "Tango no Sekku." Families with boys celebrate their boys' healthy growth and happiness, and usually fly huge carp-shaped streamers called "Koinobori" outside the house. The carp symbolizes strength and success.
(March 3rd is Girls' Day called "Hina Matsuri.")

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