Kindergarten students of Japanese have been learning about Hinamatsuri, also known as Doll’s festival or Girl’s festival, celebrated on 3 March in Japan.
The students have enjoyed the special colourful sweets Japanese people eat on Hinamatsuri. They have been sharing their favourite food by repeating a phrase “sukidesu”.
Acknowledging this special day, the students engaged in a craft activity using origami paper to make their own Hinaningyo (dolls).
Students carefully requested their origami paper in Japanese saying “ao o kudasai.” (Can I please have a blue one?), “aka o kudasai.” (Can I please have a red one?), “murasaki o kudasai.” (Can I please have a purple one?) etc.
Happy Doll’s Day!