In Japan, carp streamers decorate the landscape from April through May. It is in honor of Children's Day on May 5 th, also viewed as Boys Day or tango. The koinobori set are made of streamers, paper or clothing and the top pf bamboo wooden pole down.
How does it come ? The reason traces back to the Japanese symbol: the carp streamer is an emblem of masculinity and success in life. It is believed that the larger the koi is, the more courage, strenght and determination it can bring people to overcome all obstacles. The carp streamer is the most spirited of fish to swim up a waterfall; that is why Japanese family flew koinobori in front of their house to honour their sons year after year.
※ AdditionThe largest carp streamer stands for the father of the house; while the red one, the mother; the blue one, boy;and the other are children.
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1. determination: the quality that makes you continue trying to do sth even when this is difficult.
2. emblem: symbol; sth that represents a perfect example or a principle.
3. masculinity: the quality of being masculine.
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