Kodomo no Hi, Children’s Day

Kodomo no Hi, Children’s Day, is a national holiday in Japan, celebrated on May 5th to honor the happiness, health and growth of all children. This day is celebrated by displaying koinobori or carp-shaped windsocks outside the home as carps symbolizes strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome challenges. Legend has it that carps swim upstream and transform in dragons.

In Japanese culture, dragons symbolize immense power and strength and are often seen as guardians with control over natural elements. The dragon’s strength in not only physical but also represents the resilience and spirit of the Japanese people.

Bushido Kenkyukai Karate will be doing a Karate demonstration as part of the Children’s day celebration at the Sasebo Japanese garden in Albuquerque, NM Saturday May 2nd at 10am.