WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr.
The Doll Festival, is observed on March 3. Here in Japan. This is the festival to wish for health, growth and happy marriages of young girls.
Dolls in ancient costumes are displayed on tiers of shelves covered with a bright red cloth.These dolls represent the emperor and empress, their noble court ladies-in-waiting and ministers.
The Doll festival dates from medieval times, but it was not until the 18th century that the custom of displaying dolls came into fashion.
The dolls are usually on display for only about a week, but it is customary it put them away soon after March 3 because leaving them out for a long time is said to delay a daughter\’s marriage.
I am sure that everyone will be happy to see spring come with this past snow storm your experiencing along the eastern coast.
Warm Regards from Sunny Kitakyushu,City,Japan
Hank,Keiko Miller & Family
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