japanese doll festival

[cheezyflier]

yesterday was "girl's day" or the "doll festival" it is a tradition in japan to give the dolls to a grandaughter just after she is born. they are then displayed every year at the time of march 3rd-ish to ensure that she is eventually married and does not become an old maid. (they can't be left out too long or she will be married late)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doll_Festival
the set we have here is more modern than traditional, as it does not contain all 7 tiers with the full emporer's court, and the emporer is displayed on your left. if you look on the right, you will see a wooden plaque shaped like a fan. this is a music box that plays the traditional song. it's pretty, i wish i could play it for you. but anyhow, it's neat to look at, and i thought maybe you guys might like to see some pics. i'm not much of a photographer, but you can still see them:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/cheezyridr/doll3.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/cheezyridr/doll2.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/cheezyridr/doll5.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s180/cheezyridr/doll4.jpg

[Chacha]

I forgot the word after that, I could have googled it...

I remember the Japanese Doll Festival...

It is also called Peach Blossom (?)

I pretty much remember the food.... :icon_lol:

and the shirosake.... (Japanese wine)

and the crispy crackers .... Yums! :jump:





By the way, Nice Shots there, CF!

You could be a Professional Photographer!