Hina Matsuri

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Mao
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Matsuri is the word for Festival. The Hinamatsuri is girls festival in March. Mothers decorate the dolls on the steps with wish girls happiness.

There are seven steps of decorations for the dolls and a set of 15 dolls is common. hina matsuri dolls

Decorations (from the left and the top)

1st step: The Imperial prince, a princess
2nd step: Three court ladies
3rd step: The 5 musicians
4th step: The Imperial guard Minister of the Right (the young), a Minister of the Left (an old man)
5th step: 3 military escorts
6th step: A trousseau
7th step: A basket.

 

 

kimonoIn the new year day, girls put on "Kimono".

Kimono actually means "to wear". It used to be worn by Japanese women every day, but that is not true now. It is only special occasion apparel now.

 

Mako was selected special girl of spring festival which is held once a year.

For the day, she put on Japaneses "Kimono" and special make-up.

spring play


Text: Mako, Japan & Emily A. Julian Middle School
Pictures: Mako, Japan
Background: Jacob M., USA

Research: http://www.japanesekimono.com/kimono.htm
http://gvc05.virtualclassroom.org/gvc05c16/japan/takagi-miyuki/Hinamatsuri-index-hinaningyou-e.html

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