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Tanabata is a Japanese festival celebrated on July 7th and we decorate a bamboo with origami ornaments. We write a wish on an origami strip. It has two different origins.
One is from Chinese legend and the other is from a Shinto ritual, offering strings of five color.
However, it combines and. One is from Chinese legend and the other is from a Shinto ritual. It combines and enjoyed among all ages for generations.
Since we were little, we learn about Tanabata at kindergarten and home. It has a romantic story behind.
The story is like this. Watch the video. You can search Tanabata too.
Tanabata origami ornaments all have meanings.
Crane; longevity.
Net; catch fish, good catch.
Purse; prosperity
Kimono; no worry for kimono to wear
Streamer; improvement of skills
Trash bag; organize and rectify
This year I
celebrated an early Tanabata with college students who took summer course Japanese 1.
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