Koinobori at Keyakidai Park (Moriya, Ibaraki)

Koinobori, carp windsocks, streamers or banners, decorate the landscape of Japan from April through early May, in honor of the Children's Day (originally the Boys' festival) on May 5.
In Japanese culture, the carp symbolizes courage and strength because of its ability to swim up a waterfall.
The Boys' Festival was originally an event, expressing hope that each boy in the family will grow up healthy and strong like wild carps.
During this festival, people set up a warrior doll or a yoroi armor set in the house, and Koinobori, large carp-shaped windsocks, outside the house.
For more: koinobori-japan.jp/koinobori....
Unfortunately this year's festival has been cancelled also due to the pandemic restrictions.
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