"Boys Day 2026"

"Tango-no-sekku" or Boys' Day is celebrated every year on May 5th. Its historical origin comes from Japan, but it has become a very popular tradition in Hawaii!🩵

On Boys' Day families sometimes display "Gogatsu ningyo" (samurai dolls/armor) inside the home, along with "Kabuto" (helmets) to inspire courage, bravery and strength in boys. In Hawaii, another common sight are the large "koinobori" (carp) that everyone hangs from their roofs or from bamboo poles.🎏 Carp are classic symbols of masculinity in Japanese culture, associated with strength, perseverance and longevity. 

In Japan, Boys' Day was joined with Girls' Day to form Children's Day, celebrated on May 5th. However in Hawaii, we still observe Girls' Day on March 3rd🌸 and Boys' Day on May 5th🎏. It's more fun that way! haha!

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