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Koinobori

Koinobori Japanese Carp Streamers

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Koinobori

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  1. Drake University Japanese Language Club ドレイク大学の日本語しゃかい

  2. Drake’s Japanese Language Club • What? Fun events & activities to promote Japanese language & culture • Who? Anyone interested in Japanese language & culture • Where? Olmsted, Drake University • When? Every Friday, 3.30pm-4.30pm

  3. Japanese Club Activities Japanese Calligraphy Karaoke Night Obento(Japanese lunchbox) Making Sushi Making Japanese Snacks Tasting Origami Workshop Japanese Tea Ceremony Japanese Traditional/ Modern Games Interacting with Overseas Japanese Students & Japanese Exchange Students

  4. Japanese Classes offered in • JAPN001 – Beginning Japanese I • JAPN002 – Beginning Japanese II • JAPN051 – Intermediate Japanese I • JAPN052 – Intermediate Japanese II • JAPN140 – Practical Speaking & Writing • JAPN150 – Japanese Language & Culture • JAPN160 – Japanese Language & Literature Chinatsu Sazawa chinatsu.sazawa@drake.edu Office: Room 214, Meredith Hall (515)271-4992

  5. Japanese Carp Banners 鯉のぼり(koinobori) こい

  6. こいのぼり 屋根より高い　こいのぼり 大きい真鯉は　お父さん 小さい緋鯉は　　こどもたち おもしろそうに　およいでる Carp streamers are higher than the roof The biggest carp is the father The small carp are children Enjoying swimming in the sky ya ne yori taka ikoi no bori ookii ma goiwa o tou san chiisai hi goiwako do mo ta chi omoshiro so u ni o yoi de ru Song

  7. What is Koinobori? • Koinobori = Japanese Carp Banners/ Carp Streamers • Koi = Carp • Traditional event in Japan • Made by drawing carp patterns on paper or cloth

  8. Typical Pattern To Set Up Koinobori Colorful streamer often seen with a symbolic family crest Father of a family Mother of a family Children of a family

  9. Koinobori Family Black Father Red Mother Blue, green, yellow, etc. Children

  10. The Celebration • When? May 5th– Children’s Day • Celebration more focused on boys • Samurai warrior figurines & samurai kabuto helmets represent strength & bravery

  11. The Meaning • Based on Japanese folklore, carp is a symbol of determination, effort, energy & enthusiasm. • Carp design is based on a Chinese Legend • The carp swimming upstream against a waterfall & become a dragon • Represents success & ability to overcome all obstacles. • Japanese began flying Koinobori to wish their children future success.

  12. Tōhoku Earthquake 東北地方太平洋沖地震 11.3.11

  13. Disney • Koinobori Products Around The World

  14. Madame Mo France • Koinobori Products Around The World

  15. Apparels Nike, Reebok, etc. • Koinobori Products Around The World Reebok

  16. Other Famous Brands… • Koinobori Products Around The World

  17. - THE END - Thank you Alicia.K

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