<The Coming of Age Day>
In Japan, the celebration party for people becoming 20 years old is held every year in each city where people are born. We easily recognize those who will join in the celebration, because most young women wear beauuuuuutiful clothes called "Hurisode" which are a sort of "Kimono" on the day!!!
It can be a delightful time for us to meet old friends as well as have a party.
Those who beome 20 years old and can drink Beer* are treated as a part of society and authorized to vote in elections.
Auctually, I haven't voted in an election, but I really enjoyed taking part in the party (>u<)
Do you want to join in the new year in Japan??? We spend this time eating traditional Japanese food, writing letters or dropping in temples or shrines to pray for our happiness and health.
The Celebration of Japanese style might be silent? I think this time is dangerous for our weight.... Most people eat rice cakes that are typical Japanese food every day during this time!!!
3 comments:
Is it call people who becoming 20 year olds as Hataji?
Dear Yuri,
Although I have my 20 years old birthday long time ago, I still like the the celebration pary in Japan. It remind us of the importance of being a mature adult ans treated as a part of society as well. I believe that you have really enjoyed the party then.
I wore `furisode` at that time. I really like to wear kimono and yukata^^ although my character is like a man as I told you before. But recently, in that celebration, we have a big problem you know...I ahame like those youth...
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