“Hina-matsuri”, Doll’s Festival, Exhibition

“Hina-matsuri” is called Doll’s Festival or Girl’s Festival in English. We pray for the healthy growth and happiness of young girls on March 3 every year.

Of course there is a Boy’s Festival too on May 5.

 

 

Families with girls display dolls called “Hina-ningyo” in their houses. It is said that Hina-ningyo dolls drive away the bad luck of girls. The dolls are dressed in the imperial court costumes of the Heian period (8^th ~12^th centuries).

 

In this season, many Hina-ningyo dolls exhibition festivals are held around the country.

Some of them are vintage dolls and made about 150 years ago.

 

 

The dolls should be put away just after Hina-matsuri is over. Because it is believed that the girls won’t get married early if they keep the dolls displayed out.

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