Hinamatsuri Celebrates the Girls of Japan
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Hinamatsuri is one of many important festivals celebrated for children in Japan. Each year on the 3rd of March, people celebrate the health and good fortune of young girls. Although the direct translation is ‘Doll’s festival’ – its also commonly referred to as, Girl’s Day. The festival first started during the Heian era (794-1192) – and initially it was called, Hina-nagashi (doll-floating). To celebrate, people set
Hinamatsuri – Japan Girls’ Day
Monday, 03 March 2014
Happy Hinamatsuri for all girls around the world! \(^o^)/ Hinamatsuri (雛祭り), also known as Girls’ Day, is a special day in Japan, celebrated each year on March 3. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display beautiful sets of ornamental dolls (雛人形 hina-ningyō) representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court