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Saturday, May 1, 2010

The carp streamers bless children




In the Far East, the carp is an auspicious fish.
They had continued swimming the festival history more than 1000 years.

Many wishes to the happiness are displayed here.





Now, I am seeing wind.
The carp streamers (Koinobori) are swimming in the deep blue firmament.

Time, Space, Existence, 　 Eternally.. 　Stream of Universe...





Oriental spirit had carefully treated all element of the universe for several thousand years.
We might know it in subconscious awareness.

Till now, and for everlasting...

46 comments:

  1. L. GispertMay 1, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Espectaculares imágenes con esos peces carpas flotando con su baile de colores en el azul. Preciosa costumbre, Ruma, que nos ofreces hoy.

    Un abrazo.
    Luis.

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  2. Eugen CaitazMay 1, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Wow! This, your holiday is so interesting! I like very much this fish. Ruma you know, that you can to put on 5 may, in your blog Label with this beautiful East Fish... Especially I like to watch your traditional Dragon boat racing! :)

    Ruma! can you please say me- because why in your country, carp is Saint Fish???

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  3. Kat_RNMay 1, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    These are lovely and what a fun thing to do. I bet the children love it. Thank you again for sharing your culture with us.
    Kat

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  4. cieldequimperMay 1, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    C'est beau comme tradition, Ruma. Et la première photo pourrait aller chez James pour les Weekend Reflections. Superbe.

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  5. Regina May 1, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Fantastic! Great post.
    Happy weekend.

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  6. HalcyonMay 1, 2010 at 1:43 AM

    I love these colorful fishes! It would be wonderful to see them in person.

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  7. RNSANEMay 1, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    Dear Ruma, what a splendid, colorful sight to see. How nice that it honors children. I can imagine their glee at seeing these flying carp!! Thanks for the brilliant, happy display!

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  8. R.FerrariMay 1, 2010 at 2:38 AM

    Fotos belissimas de muita qualidade. A carpa é um belo peixe. Passear por seu blog é conhecer a cultura.

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  9. BeatrizMay 1, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    Peces al viento!

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  10. ARIPI DE FLUTUREMay 1, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    so beautiful

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  11. AlexMay 1, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Hi Ruma, These shots are amazing, love the vibrant colours.

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  12. CrisMay 1, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    No se puede creer tanta belleza, parece de otro mundo y sin duda la cultura oriental pertenece a otro mundo, besos.

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  13. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Magnifique en tout point ces cerfs-volants sont splendide et dans ce firmament c'est vraiment spectaculaire !

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  14. Tatiana AguileraMay 1, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Ahora sé que las carpas son peces especiales, siempre aprendo algo contigo.
    Un beso.

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  15. Mª Angeles B.May 1, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Bonita costumbre!

    Me encanta la foto con los reflejos en el agua.

    Besos

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  16. César SempereMay 1, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Beautiful images. Here for parties of people use little colored flags.

    A hug,

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  17. JoanneMay 1, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Fantastic, I wish I could be there to see this:) A real festive time...

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  18. PinkPanthressMay 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    All those flying fishies... ;)

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  19. ioana alexandra diaconuMay 1, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    It would be healthy to stop.
    The world's prefabricated blinde-believe in miracles will make wonders and questions
    end.

    It would be nice to live
    dream
    and
    observe pure life

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  20. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 1, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Your photos are beautiful and your comments so edifying. I can see why you have so many followers. I've just added my name to that long list. Thank you.
    Carolyn

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  21. Aydedeye havlayanMay 1, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    i love eastern culture.. looks like magical.

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  22. isabella kramer - vereditMay 1, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    A really fantastic post rather Ruma, so alive in words and pictures that I believe myself to be there.

    herzlichste Maigrüße
    Isabella

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  23. wennMay 1, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    spectacular!

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  24. jgbarberMay 2, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    I love your pictures and I love your stories. Thank you very much Ruma,

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  25. JamesMay 2, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    You are a wonderful photographer. These pictures are great. I always enjoy seeing your work.

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  26. Betty ManousosMay 2, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    These are gorgeous, Ruma!
    And what a great reflection in the first photo!
    Hope you have a fantastic, inspirational weekend!
    Betty

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  27. ClytieMay 2, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Beautiful. What a wonderful way to bless the children with happiness.

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  28. Beth NiquetteMay 2, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    What a lovely tradition--and a beautiful reflection.

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  29. jooMay 2, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely photos and such a great tradition!

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  30. GallowMay 2, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Each piece is a work of art. What a wonderful clothesline.

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  31. Louis la VacheMay 2, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Mme la Vache, qui a habité au Japon pendant 15 années, a eu plaisir à voir ces images.

    ";-D

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  32. SharodinduMay 3, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Colorful festival no doubt.
    East Rocks!!
    Liked the post very much:)

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  33. Catalina GinardMay 3, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Bellas imagenes y deconocidas tradiciones las tuyas, muy arraigadas, magnifico post...

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  34. LuziaMay 3, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    What a wonderful tradition and a perfect series of photos! Greetings from Luzia.

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  35. JavierMay 3, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Me encanta la idea de que un pez pueda cruzar el cielo casi volando...

    Saludos

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  36. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Bless the children - That's a good thing! Great shots!

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  37. TGMay 3, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Great post, Ruma-sensei. In Chinese culture, the fish is also an important animal, sometimes considered lucky.

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  38. ANRAFERAMay 3, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    Bellas tomas fotográficas. Muy coloridas y vistosas. Felicitaciones. Saludos.

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  39. fanMay 4, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    flying plastic fishes !!! creative post !! congratulations !!!

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  40. Lisa (Mountain Photog)May 4, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Those are fantastic! What a beautiful celebration!

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  41. CarolMay 4, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    What joy and beauty in your images and words Ruma! Many Blessings for children . . . may the wind always bring sweet safe air.

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  42. SonrisagrMay 4, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Me gustaron tus peces al viento...
    Un saludo

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  43. alterdomMay 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    There is a great poetry to fly fish.
    To submit this wonderful culture,
    arigatō gozai masu .

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  44. will-ArtMay 4, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Wonderful photographs of a beautiful tradition!

    Greetings from the "near" West,

    Renaat

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  45. Fernando J. FeliuMay 7, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful images, children and carp streamers.
    Wonderful!
    Children take part in the activity, and children are the present.It is an expression of hapiness.

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  46. Muza-chanMay 9, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Nice images! I always enjoy Koinobori photos! :)

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