Question:
1. When is the kimono still worn in modern times?
2.There are occasions when it is important to wear the traditional dress. Describe these activities / festivals which take place during the year. ( at least 6).
Answer:
1
Most Japanese don’t wear kimono these days but there are some Japanese still wear kimono.
Some have to wear for their work.
e.g Geisha, Enka singer, Sumo wrestler, Kabuki actor, Waitress at Traditional Japanese Restaurant, Instructor of Kimono dressing class, tea ceremony, flower arrangement etc…all traditional Japanese jobs.
My grandmother, she was just a housewife and she used to wear kimono everyday because her generation preferred kimono. Not my generation. Many girls these days are finding out it is not easy to wear kimono by themselves.
2
1. Seijinshiki (the ceremony of Coming-of-Age Day)
Many girls dress up Furisode kimono. Some boys wear Montsuki hakama.
2. Graduation for college/uni
Girls wear Kimono with hakama and boots. This tradition started in modern Japanese history.
3. Wedding.
Some girls wear kimono because it is luxury style.
If they are married they have to wear Tomesode. .
4. New Year season
Some people wear traditional cloths.
5. Funeral
It is not necessary for all attendants but it is quite common chief mourner wear black Kimono.
6. Festival
It is not kimono but you see lots of people wear Yukata at summer festivals.
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