Japan: Children

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JapanChildrens Day

• By Kristina Parin
• Jana Craven

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Overview of Japan

• Japan is made up of many islands.
• Living in Japan
• - Houses
• - Clothes
• - Food
• - Music

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Childrens Day

• Childrens Day is May 5th.
• On this day they celebrate the healthy growth and
  happiness of children.

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History of Childrens Day

• Multiple legends
• Defeating the Mongols on May 5, 1282
• Farmers having children protect crops
• Parents respect the character of their children
• Children are grateful to parents

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Tango no Sekku

• May 5 was traditional Boys day.
• Families with boys fly carp streamers for
  Children's Day
• To the Japanese people, the large koi is a symbol
  of the courage, strength, and patience needed to
  accomplish big goals.
• The top streamer is the pennant. 
• The second streamer from the top is the black
  carp which represents the father of the house.  
• The next red carp streamer represents the mother
  of the house. 
• The smaller bottom streamers represent each boy
  in the house.
• On Children's Day the children go to the shrine
  and the priest blesses them and wishes them
  health and happiness for the next year.

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Hina Matsuri

• Girls have their own festival, called Hina
  Matsuri (Doll Festival), held on March 3rd.
  During the festival the girls visit all the
  different doll displays.
• Girls display special dolls on stands covered
  with red cloth.
• The dolls represent the members of a royal court.
  There can be as many as 15 dolls.
• These specials dolls are sometimes handed down
  from mother to daughter.

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Childrens Day Events

• Presentations
• Taiko Drummers
• Raising of the Koi nobori (Koi Kite)
• Japanese Story Telling
• Traditional Japanese Dances
• Japanese Immersion SingersActivities
• Origami (Paper Folding)
• Ikebana (Flower Arranging)
• Sumi-e brush Painting (Brush Painting)
• Block printing
• Koi viewing
• Haiku Path
• Taste of Tea for Children
• Tours for Children
• Doll Display
• Childrens Olympics

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Childrens Day Food

• Rice Balls

• Sweet Rice Crackers

• Traditional sushi and sashimi

• Miso Soup

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Resources
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