Festivals: Hina Matsuri

Hina Matsuri Decoration

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• Description: Hina Matsuri (Princess Festival) is an annual national holiday held on March 3^rd to celebrate the daughter(s) of the household. Hina dolls are displayed in the home and special food is eaten to pray for the happy future and healthy growth of the daughters.
  For more information, visit: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/attractions/event/traditionalevents/a70b_fes_hina.html

• Links
  • About Hina Matsuri
  • Video on Hina Matsuri
  • About Hina Matsuri Dolls

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• Lesson Plans
  • Yearly Events – Ohio Delegation Group (YJT) 2005

• Standard Reference
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  • Social Studies: 
    • Grade K: A Child’s Place in Time – #4
    • Grade K: A Child’s Place in Time – #6
    • Grade 1: Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far – #4