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Carp streamers fly in quake-hit street in central Japan ahead of Children's Day NHK

People in Wajima City have hoisted carp streamers to pray for the recovery of their community, which was heavily damaged in the January 1 earthquake that hit Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto Peninsula in central Japan.

Carp streamers are flown to celebrate Children's Day on May 5.

A group of people from Wajima City and Kanazawa City met up in Wajima's Asaichi street, the site of a famous morning market that was largely destroyed in a fire caused by the quake. They put up 10 colorful carp streamers that fluttered in the wind.

The idea behind the event was to give child evacuees a chance to get together.

One of the organizers, Somata Kosaku, said he hoped the decorations would give the children a reason to smile again.

The streamers will stay up until around May 10. The community is also planning an event for Children's Day.
Summary
In Wajima City, carp streamers were raised in the aftermath of the January 1 earthquake to symbolize hope for community recovery. Usually flown on Children's Day, May 5, ten colorful carp streamers were erected by locals from Wajima and Kanazawa cities. The event aimed to provide a gathering place
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ID: 2bf6f362-2ba0-4935-aa5b-b45889d45aee

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240417_11/

Date: April 17, 2024

Created: 2024/04/18 06:30

Updated: 2025/12/08 15:04

Last Read: 2024/04/18 15:54