By Keiko on May 6, 2011 5:19 PM
KODOMO-NO-HI (CHILDREN'S DAY)
Children's Day on May 5 also known as "Boy's Festival," is held to pray for the health and success of male children. On this day, households with young boys hang out koinobori (carp streamers) and decorate their homes with "May dolls."
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Children's Day on May 5 also known as "Boy's Festival," is held to pray for the health and success of male children. On this day, households with young boys hang out koinobori (carp streamers) and decorate their homes with "May dolls."
Gogatsu-ningyo (May Dolls)
Also known as Musha (samurai) dolls these dolls are attired in traditional military armor, and incorporate the wish that the boys grow up to be as strong as samurai warriors.
Also known as Musha (samurai) dolls these dolls are attired in traditional military armor, and incorporate the wish that the boys grow up to be as strong as samurai warriors.
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