Poster Print : Tokyo, Japan - Childrens Day Festival - Carp Kites
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Tokyo, Japan - Childrens Day Festival - Carp Kites
Childrens Day in Japan, held on May 5th. A time for families to celebrate the joy of a child, a tradition celebrated since ancient times. May 5th was traditionally a boys holiday known as Tango no Sekku, when boys would fly carp-shaped flags and streamers, called koinobori (as depicted on this card). The family flies one carp flag for each son. The eldest son gets the largest flag and the youngest gets the smallest. There is also a black carp flag for the father and a red carp flag for the mother. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11550301
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Carp Colours Festival Kite Kites Rooftops Tango Tokyo Childrens
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the enchanting vibrancy of Tokyo during the Children's Day Festival with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of carp kites soaring in the Japanese sky. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of this ancient tradition where families celebrate the joy and happiness of their children. Bring a touch of Japanese culture into your home or office, and let the spirit of Children's Day inspire and uplift you every day.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.4cm (23.4" x 15.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in Tokyo, Japan during the early 1910s, captures the essence of the Children's Day Festival, a cherished tradition celebrated on May 5th. Known as Tango no Sekku in ancient times, this day was originally dedicated to the happiness and well-being of boys. The festivities include flying colorful carp-shaped kites, or koinobori, which symbolize strength, courage, and perseverance. Each family would hoist one carp flag for every son, with the eldest receiving the largest and the youngest the smallest. The father would fly a black carp flag, and the mother, a red one. The rooftops of Tokyo come alive with these vibrant kites, creating a breathtaking sight against the clear blue sky. The Children's Day Festival is a testament to the rich history and social fabric of Japan, a time for families to come together and celebrate the joy of a child. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when traditions ran deep and the simple pleasure of flying a kite brought immense joy to the hearts of the people.
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