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A follow-up to my Hina-Matsuri (Girl’s
Day) vignette, Tango-no-Sekku is Boy’s Day - Celebrated on May 5th.
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Now known as “Children’s Day” in Japan (a National holiday), this is the day
when sons are traditionally honored. Most notable are the large koinobori (carp)
banners that are flown - one for each male son. The carp is considered as the
most spirited of all fish, able to overcome obstacles such as strong currents -
hence, it serves as a symbol of the desired strength and success of the family’s
male childen.
I have incorporated other aspects of the Japanese culture - Father enjoying
sake; a katanakake (sword stand); a small Zen garden, etc.
Enjoy!
“Big Daddy” Nelson
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| (...) I figured this was next and I was wondering how you would make the carp pennants. And I bet that balaclava head is a daruma! :-) Your vignettes bring back memories of years spent in Japan as a child and of looking out the window on the ride to (...) (18 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| (...) Thanks for posting these--they (both this and the previous vignette) are beautiful. It captures the colours of Japan nicely and while I've never been a big fan of vignettes in general, I love the small, neat package that your models form. (...) (18 years ago, 13-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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| (...) heh, I love it. I appreciate that you're able to take a small place and give it such a feeling of 'fullness' without being cluttered. Very nice indeed. Steve LEGO Community Relations Coordinator (18 years ago, 14-Feb-06, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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