Saturday, August 27, 2011

What is a hina-ningyo?

Question:


In Hina Matsuri

Answer:


Hina ningyo (雛人形) are a set of ornamental dolls which represent the Emperor, Empress and other court attendants in traditional court dress of the Heian period in Japan.

These dolls are displayed during Hina Matsuri (雛祭り Hina-matsuri), or Girls day, which is a Japanese Doll Festival, held on March 3 in Japan.

Hina Matsuri in Japan
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