hinamatsuri

A Japanese festival held on March 3rd. Platforms covered with a red carpet (hinadan) are used to display a set of ornamental dolls (hina ningyou) representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. Hina arare and hishimochi are eaten during this festival.

Examples

See also

• Hinamatsuri (manga)

External links

• Wikipedia: Hinamatsuri