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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Hina Matsuri

March 3rd is the day every year to celebrate and pray for the growth and happiness of girls. Hina-ningyo dolls are traditionally arranged on a platform covered with a red cloth. Some are simple, others quite elaborate. It is not a national holiday, but it is widely celebrated. If you are not in Japan (or even if you are) I want to share some of the many types of displays here.


My own displays -





Live Hina Matsuri at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto - 




Display at Izu-Inatori -

 


Kasuisai Temple in Fukuroi, Shizuoka-






One of many displays inside Iga Ueno Castle -





Takamatsu Hotel -






Keio Plaza Hotel in Sapporo -





Also, please check out Queenie's Needlework to see the beautiful Hina ornaments she makes every year. 


Is there a special day to celebrate girls where you live?

6 comments:

  1. I will not be celebrating or displaying the Doll’s Festival. You and Queenie put on a cute display. It's wonderful that both of you value Japanese customs.
    I'm Japanese, but you both look more Japanese.😄

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  2. I love Hina Matsuri and the various ornaments and the various ways they can be displayed. To me, it is a sure sign that spring is in the air.
    Your Hello Kitty dolls are charming.

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  3. Beautiful displays. No the day is not celebrated here.

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  4. Such beautiful displays❤️

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  5. These are wonderful images and it looks like a lovely festival. I love all the dolls.

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  6. I only now notice how close Hina Matsuri falls to international women's day on March 8th, which has just become an official holiday in some areas of Germany!

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