Residents of Kumano City in central Japan have hoisted hundreds of colorful carp-shaped streamers ahead of Children's Day on May 5.
About 100 people, including local high school students, gathered at a beach in the city on Saturday.
They tied about 250 streamers to a rope and raised it into the sky.
The fish is considered a symbol of healthy growth and great success. Legend has it that a carp once swam upstream into a waterfall and became a dragon.
The annual event started about 40 years ago, but was cancelled over the past three years during the coronavirus pandemic.
Morioka Tadao, a representative of the organizers, says he wants many people to visit the beach to see the magnificent view.
The streamers will be on display until May 5.
About 100 people, including local high school students, gathered at a beach in the city on Saturday.
They tied about 250 streamers to a rope and raised it into the sky.
The fish is considered a symbol of healthy growth and great success. Legend has it that a carp once swam upstream into a waterfall and became a dragon.
The annual event started about 40 years ago, but was cancelled over the past three years during the coronavirus pandemic.
Morioka Tadao, a representative of the organizers, says he wants many people to visit the beach to see the magnificent view.
The streamers will be on display until May 5.
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Residents in Kumano City, Japan hoisted 250 colorful carp-shaped streamers for Children's Day on May 5. The event started about 40 years ago and was cancelled during the last three years due to COVID-19. Held at a beach, the tradition symbolizes healthy growth and great success as the carp is
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230430_02/
Date: April 30, 2023
Created: 2023/04/30 11:27
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:28
Last Read: 2023/04/30 11:28