Archive for March, 2008
Hinamatsuri – Doll Festival
Hinamatsuri takes place on March 3rd. This is a day to pray for girl’s happiness and growth.
Families with girls display the hina ningyo (ornamental dolls). There are many ways to celebrate the day, such as Tsurushi bina (dolls are hung by string – famous in Yanagawa, Fukuoka), Nagashi bina (floating paper [...]
Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Festivals.
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