Hinamatsuri
Japanese Name:
ひな祭り
Romaji Name:
hinamatsuri
Description
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Hinamatsuri, also known as Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day, is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on March 3rd. Families pray for the health, happiness, and growth of their daughters by displaying special ornamental dolls called “hina” that represent the Emperor, Empress, and their court. The dolls are arranged on a tiered platform, and the festival often includes eating special foods like hina-arare (colored rice crackers) and chirashizushi (scattered sushi). Hinamatsuri is a joyful celebration of girls and their well-being.
History
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Hinamatsuri is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on March 3rd to pray for the health and happiness of girls. Its origins date back to the Heian period (8th–12th centuries), when people practiced a ritual called hina-nagashi, floating paper dolls down rivers to carry away misfortune. By the Edo period (17th–19th centuries), displaying ornamental dolls (hina-ningyo) on tiered platforms became common. Today, families celebrate Hinamatsuri by displaying dolls, offering special foods, and wishing for girls’ well-being.