The education of boys in Japan is a matter of principle and important. From a young age they are prepared to be worthy heirs. At the same time, children are always surrounded by care and warmth. In their honor there is even a special holiday.
History of the Japanese Boys' Holiday
This national event, called "tango no seku", symbolizes the transition from childhood to adolescence. It's not for nothing that the celebration takes place in the spring, when there are big changes in nature. And if you draw a parallel, what is the number in Japan of the Holiday of Boys (May 5) - you can see that it is during the flowering period of irises.
Initially, the Boys Festival in Japan was positioned as a worship of nature. And since in this country with special care and attention were and concern the boys, symbolizing the continuation of the family and life, then after a while the holiday became directly connected with them.
During this period, organized all sorts of sports competitions, tournaments, where boys could show their physical data, skills and abilities. In addition, the competition was brought up in the guys spirit of the samurai.
Modern outline The boys' holiday in Japan was purchased a little later. And since the symbol of it is carp, on the day of celebration, kites in the form of carp soar up to the sky in the amount that there are in the family of sons. This symbol is associated with the Japanese with courage, male strength, steadfastness.
In addition to carp, on the houses on this day, the poles with symbols rise, and in the house are placed the figures of soldiers, designed to save sons from trouble.
The father must tell his offspring about these warriors, their heroism, and the mother prepares special dishes. On the table there are scones of rice, red beans. It is believed that rice is able to give good health to the heirs and contributes to the continuation of the genus. Therefore, in the festive menu, he is present without fail.