The Meaning of Hina Matsuri, the Japanese Girls’ Day and Its Dolls
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6 min readFeb 13, 2024
Hina Matsuri is a festival celebrated on March 3rd to pray for the health and good future of young girls. When a girl is born into a family, it is customary for the relatives to offer hina ningyo (hina dolls). On the day of the festival, these dolls are displayed in the household.
