created by Brody2709 in Grade 1 at
Mitchell Elementary School
from school project "Japenese Children's Day Carp Kites"
art id #46564594
About this School Project (Japenese Children's Day Carp Kites)
May 5th is Children’s Day, when families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of children! It became a national holiday in 1948, but has been a day of celebration in Japan since the ancient times!
On Children’s Day in Japanese culture, families fly huge carp fish shaped streamers outside their homes to represent each child in the family. The carp fish was chosen as a symbol for Children’s day because it symbolizes strength and success!
Mitchell 1st graders worked hard to draw, cut, and paint their own carp fish using wax resist. We then folded them into a kite and added streamers as a decoration. Enjoy!
