The ancient Japanese 'Feast of Banners' celebrates the strength and spirit of boys
The traditional Japanese festival of Tango no sekku celebrates the resilience of young boys through the display of samurai armor and the flight of colorful carp streamers in the wind.
Dating back to the Nara period, Tango no sekku was originally a ritual to ward off malevolent spirits with the scent of iris leaves. Over centuries, it evolved into a 'Feast of Banners' where families displayed military helmets and armor to inspire courage and strength in their sons.
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