Saturday, May 28, 2016

Kodomo no Hi

 
Boys Day (Kodomo no Hi) was on May 5th. It is a Japanese holiday that features giant carp shaped streamers that are hung outside. It celebrates boys, while the holiday that celebrates girls is on May 3rd. Also known as Hana Matsuri.

I got a carp (koinobori) at the samurai exhibit (because it was just so cool!) and promptly decided to hang it up outside. Better late than never!

I think it's a charming touch to our neighborhood. What do you think?

2 comments:

  1. Great idea to fly carp in honor of boys and girls.

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  2. Nice blog Abigail! You will be a good ambassador..

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