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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Children's Day In wind



　May 5 is "Duanwu Festival" day in the Orient.
　It also means the Beginning day.　
　
　These manners and customs were begun in China of the third century.

　The Photografr Weekly　"Art & Entertainment"　Sunday, May. 01, 2011




　It is a nation holiday as "Children's Day" in the Far East on that day.
　The family whom a boy was born as displays carp streamer (Koinobori) and Paper-carp streamers colored beautifully in the garden.

　The people pray for the growth that the boy is healthy.




　They perform various festivals nationwide in each place.
　The seal of the blessing family...

　The people share joy with them when they watch carp streamer.






　Girls' Day is March 3.　 Please click here.

53 comments:

  1. Gloria BakerMay 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    What lovely look children day! and nice pictures.
    I saw the girls'day and I love the pictures, thanks for sharing Ruma, gloria

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  2. BrandNewStudioMay 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    WOW

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  3. MarkaMay 1, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Wonderful kites! I like the bright & varied colours.

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  4. MarkaMay 1, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Wonderful kites! I like the bright & varied colours.

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  5. RNSANEMay 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I think that is such a beautiful and joyous tradition, Ruma-san. I always look forward to these posts! The birth of all children is a cause for celebration, in my opinion, and your country does it so eloquently!

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  6. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Superbe Ruma et bonne fête des enfants et bon premier mai !

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  7. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 1, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Beautiful images, especially where the carp drawrf the people.

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  8. ☆sapphireMay 1, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    WOW! Gorgeous Koinoboris!! I like "Musha-e　武者絵" noboris as well. Thank you, ruma!

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  9. L. GispertMay 1, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Encantadora costumbre, Ruma. Una fiesta simpática, colorista y muy familiar.

    Un abrazo,

    Luis.

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  10. La sonrisa de HiperionMay 1, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Esos son peces voladores?

    Saludos y un abrazo.

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  11. Muza-chanMay 1, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful photos, I like koinobori too.. :)

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  12. RIZALENIOMay 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Very colorful event and if it's colorful, it's always FUN. Love all the photos, Ruma. Happy weekend! :)

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  13. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERMay 1, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Sehr schöne Windspiele...

    Viele Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  14. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I like those banners.

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  15. KarinaMay 2, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Hello Ruma,
    What a lovely celebration it looks very cheerful but also it has a beautiful meaning.
    I wish lots of prosperity for the children and for there parents.
    Thank you for sharing this, without you i would not know.

    Warm regards,
    Karina

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  16. LúciaMay 2, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I had a red Koinobori when I was a kid that I loved so much!
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful shots. ;-)

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  17. João MenéresMay 2, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Maravilhosos peixes voadores !

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  18. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Wonderful pictures of hope and joy.

    Once I wrote an 13 page essay about a kite. Thank you very much for the memories. Please have a good new month and week as well.

    daily athens

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  19. LiovaMay 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Hello Ruma!!!! Sorry for writing a comment so late but I have had some problems to enter in your blog and I don´t know why... but I´M HERE!!!!!
    Funny and very professional photos!!!! I like them so much. KISSES AND HUGS FROM SPAIN.

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  20. Paco SalesMay 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Que belleza de colores y encuadres, un genial reportaje de esta festiva y alegre jornada, un fuerte abrazo para ti

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  21. alejo astorquiMay 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Hola Ruma, bonitas fotos , bonitos colores y sobre todo bonita tradicion , sois increibles ,la forma que teneis de celebrar acontecimientos , y como se vuelca la gente en ellos.

    Zorionak.

    Saludos desde Gorliz

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  22. haricotMay 2, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Wind of May blows through my mind seeing these carps. Energetic and lovely season it is.

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  23. LitoMay 2, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Me alegra que celebreis así el día de los niños, la alegría de cada casa. Me gusta ver los paisajes de vuestros campos y parques, tan verdes y bien cuidados, señal de personas que cuidan los detalles.Disfrutad del día.
    Un abrazo.

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  24. Casa Très ChicMay 2, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hi, Ruma!
    Fantastic images, that blue sky and the kites are gorgeous, lovely perfect day, don't you think?
    Big hugs.
    Tereza

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  25. stardustMay 2, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    It’s so inspiring to look up at carp swimming comfortably in the wind of May against vast blue skies.

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  26. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Bel reportage.

    By Tony

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  27. Ricardo MiñanaMay 3, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Estimado Ruma, estos días parece que estan realizando pruebas en el servidor Google, y han aparecido muchas cosas raras, entre ellas mis 2 blogs aparecían como "eliminados" despues de varios intentos logre entrar en mi blog pero posteriormente vi con sorpresa y decepcion que se habian borrado muchos enlaces de blogs que seguia, entre ellos el tuyo, lo comunique a Google pero aun no me han respondido, no me queda mas remedio que ir detectando los que se borraron y volver a seguirlos,
    disculpa la molestia.
    que tengas una feliz semana.
    un abrazo.

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  28. snowwhiteMay 3, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Oh, really carps are swimming up falls in the sky!! I feel pleasant May breeze. Thank you, Ruma, have a nice day!

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  29. Nieske's fotositeMay 4, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    How nice a childrens day...
    we have a mothers day and a fathers day...but this one is new...
    look great, nice picture..

    Nieske

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  30. elena nuezMay 4, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    simply wonderful!!!

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  31. Pat.mmMay 4, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    !Qué bonitas! I like know other cultures! Thanks very much, Ruma!
    Pat.

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  32. Amelia & Mihai-Stefan CHIRCAMay 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Very interesting post and very nice photos!
    Have a good day, Ruma ;)

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  33. megiMay 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Ruma,
    so beautiful!!!Like a houp!
    greeting
    Megi

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  34. magdaMay 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Dear friend Ruma
    Thank you very much for the wonderful pictures!!! I learn Japanese traditions!
    Your photos are Wonderful as always!
    Thank you very much!
    Many greetings

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  35. MontseMay 4, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Hola Ruma, preciosas imágenes!!
    Sólo los niños son capaces de ver el viento que hace volar su imaginación lo mismo que hace elevarse a las cometas.

    Es maravilloso este espectáculo, gracias por mostrarlo.
    Abrazos!!

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  36. ANRAFERAMay 4, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Las vistosas fotografías, llenas de excelentes tonos, transmiten alegría.
    Preciosa tradición.
    Un cordial saludo.
    Ramón

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  37. MIESFE - 64May 4, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Que costumbres tan preciosas tenéis en tu país ,estas fotos están llenas de color
    Un abrazo

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  38. KarinaMay 4, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Hi Ruma,
    Also your new post is very nice.
    I love the way you captured your latest carps.
    Lovely in nice diagonal lines.
    Great shots and a lovely celebration.
    Have a nice day tomorrow on the boys day.
    Warm greetings,
    Karina

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  39. Marga IriarteMay 4, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Extraordinary display of kites to celebrate a day dedicated to children.
    A big hug and from here we also enjoy with you.

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  40. CrisMay 4, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Una tradición preciosa. Ahora estoy empezando a conocer la cultura japonesa y su idioma, poco a poco, descubriendo...

    Preciosas fotografías.
    Cristina

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  41. SpicaMay 5, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    ...¡que lujo para la vista Ruma!...siempre es maravilloso venir por aquí y aprender de la costumbres de tu país...un abrazo...

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  42. claudeMay 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Hello Ruma !
    I saw the flying carps on Flo de Sendaï's blog.
    That is very a beautiful day for the children. I have something Japanese in my garden. Specially in my pond. Four Koï carps.

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  43. JTG (Misalyn)May 5, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    colorful and beautiful kites! nice to know about the festivals that you have there. I've seen some festival but never known that there is something like this in Japan.

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  44. Traveling HawkMay 6, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    What an interesting custom, Ruma! The fishes are great, so colorful!

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  45. ElettraMay 6, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    great tradition !!!!!!!!!!

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  46. mollymellMay 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    These photos are absolutely gorgeous!

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  47. Ana Regiane IvanskiMay 7, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Hi!

    Thanks for visiting me.

    I loved your blog. Beautiful photographs and ideas.
    Regiane
    From Brazil

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  48. Fernando J. FeliuMay 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    ¡Hello Ruma!
    These carp streamers are beautiful. A wonderful symbol for "Children´s Day".

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  49. Sabrina BinisMay 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Bom dia Ruma,
    Adorei as imagens,
    são lindas.
    Adorei sua visita,
    bom final de semana para você.
    ;0) beijos no coração, Binis.

    Good day Ruma
    I loved the images,
    are beautiful.
    I've enjoyed your visit,
    good weekend for you.
    ;0) in the heart kisses, Binis.


    Brasil - RS

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  50. Magia da InêsMay 7, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    °º♥ ·.Amiga!
    ♥
    Que feriado nacional maravilhoso!...

    Quem dera que fosse feriado no mundo inteiro... um dia de reflexão e dedicação às crianças.

    A penúltima foto é incrível... as flores brancas e as carpas contra o céu... belíssimo!!!

    ♥ Bom fim de semana!
    Feliz Dia das Mães!!!

    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

    °º♫
    °º✿
    º° ✿♥ ♫° ·.

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  52. CarolMay 8, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Ruma, I remember this holiday from your last year post and find it very special to celebrate children this way. To pray for their health and peace. I notice too your calligraphy post below is of the word joy and what better word for what children are. It must be joyous for children of all ages to see all the beautiful displays of paper fish flying over the spring landscapes. Lovely and endearing. Carol

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