Wakayama, Apr 15 (News On Japan) –
The annual “Niu River Koi-nobori Crossing” has commenced in Wakayama Prefecture’s Kudoyama Town, heralding the method of Children’s Day on May 5.
The occasion includes a vibrant show of koi-nobori, or carp streamers, stretched throughout the river by wires strung between its banks.
As preparations had been accomplished, the colourful carp streamers started their symbolic swim throughout the roughly 110-meter huge Niu River, with about 100 streamers taking part this yr. This custom, now in its thirty ninth iteration, is held yearly to want for the wholesome development of kids. It contains streamers donated by locals in addition to handcrafted koi-nobori made by elementary faculty college students, adorned with their handprints.
The koi-nobori will stay displayed over the river till Children’s Day on May 5.
Source: YOMIURI