Tuesday 1 December 2009

Japanese Carp Kites


In Japan families celebrate Tango no Sekku.
Large carp kites, called koinobori, are displayed outside houses. On the link below you will be able to listen to a traditional song for Tango no Sekku called the Koinoburi Song.
http://www.mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=859&c=85


We will be designing our own carp kites so do some research and find out more about them.
Try to find answers to questions like:
What is a carp?
When does this celebration take place?
What houses display carp kites?
What does the carp symbolise?
Post what you find out in a comment and if someone
thinks that your post is helpful you will get Table Points.

3 comments:

  1. 1. a carp is a type of fish

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  2. 'aw' sound
    It was a windy autumn morning. Paul thought it would be a good idea to take a wander through the woods. He took his daughter with him although she didn't want to go. They climbed over the wall and saw a swallow with a broken jaw and claw.

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  3. 1. A carp is a fish.
    2. The celebration takes place on the fifth of May.
    3. Houses that have boys in their family display carp kites.
    4. Carps symbolise bravery and strength.

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