星期三, 五月 03, 2006

こどもの日--Children's day


5th of May is Children's day in Japanese calender. It's actually a holiday celebrating boys long times ago, but changed to celebrating for all children.

鯉のぼり koinobori (colorful carp streamers)

In Japan, 鯉 Carp represents strength...it's a strong, spirited fish. The colorful carp streamers are flown outside of houses...to bring good fortune to the boys and to wish them luck for the future.

Happy Children's day to everybody...

1 条评论:

MayY . C 五月媽媽 说...

Interesting,,
Tell us more about Japan culture, My colleague came back from a short tour in Japan, I said most Japanese girl is very pretty and skinny, He then said, oh, all of them put make up including men with light make up. Is this true, I think he apply this to most young men not all men Ku...ar....