KOINOBORI
Have you ever seen this ?
This carp-shaped streamers are called Koinobori.
In Japan,
we have the custom of hanging out Koinobori from April through early May,
in honor of Children's Day on May 5th.
You can see it in Sensoji Temple.
By the way,
why is it carp-shaped ?
The carp is believed to be fish capable of
swimming up the fierce flowing waterfalls and overcoming all manner of obstacles.
And so,
it symbolizes the strength, courage and patience to accomplish the major goals and
the success in life.
Originally, Children's Day is Boy's Festival.
Families with boys fly Koinobori outside to pray for good health and growth of their boys.
These days,
there are some foreign tourists who buy Koinobori as souvenir.
Are they also going to celebrate Children's Day ??
The answer is No.
They seem to use Koinobori as the interior decoration, the mark of yacht harbor,
and the signboard of Japanese restaurant etc.
You may find Koinobori somewhere in the world unexpectedly.
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