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Today March 3rd is “Hina matsuri” that is the Girl’s Day Festival, and we display dolls of the emperor and empress, and more other dolls. The other name is “Momo no Sekku” that means peach flowers seasonal festival. I display many dolls and peach flowers in my home.
The empress (mebina)
The emperor (obina)
Doll of “Girl” from “the Tale of Genji”
My grandmother bought it for me. The crane is setting on the right hand.
prince and princess
My sister made them when she was 9-year-old. the Emperor and the Empress (top), three court ladies (2nd), Five court musician (bottom)
Doll’s picture
^ – ^ I love Japan’s culture, they are so amazing ! There is a boy festival in May, isn’t it ? with flags in shapes of colorful Koi > v <
That’s right. May 5th is boy’s festival day. Koinobori (carp), samurai helmet and boy or samurai dolls!