WORLD RELIGIONS

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SHINTO

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Held on May 5th, this festival has soldier dolls arranged at the entrance of the home of a boy that are meant to ward off evil and symbolize courage and strength.
A
Birth ceremony
B
Doll Festival
C
Boy’s Festival
D
Death Rites
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Every year, on May 5th, Japanese children are honored in the archipelago. Kodomo no Hi is the traditional celebration of children, especially boys, in Japan. Formerly called Tango no sekku, this celebration originates from the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival .

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a boy’s doll wearing the helmet and / or donning a general’s attire. These items are offered by the family or relatives for hatsu sekku.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tango no Sekku–Boys’ Day On May 5, Japanese people celebrate the health and happiness for boys. It’s known as “Tango no Sekku” or “Kodomo no Hi”(Children’s Day). It’s now a part of Golden Week of Japan.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the late 6th century AD the name Shinto was created for the native religion to distinguish it from Buddhism and Confucianism, which had been introduced from China. Shinto was rapidly overshadowed by Buddhism, and the native gods were generally regarded as manifestations of Buddha in a previous state of existence.

Detailed explanation-5: -Outside the family home the traditional decoration is koinobori () or carp streamers which are a kind of long ornamental windsock shaped like a fish and flown from a tall pole. At this time of year you will see many of these colorful streamers fluttering in the breeze above Japanese rooftops.

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