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My Hinamatsuri
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An online exhibition created by vkm Tags: doll hina ningyo hinamatsuri los angeles 2007
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Every year for as long as I can remember, my mother brings out our family's hina-ningyo to celebrate hinamatsuri. These colorful dolls were special because they were only brought out for a few days each year.
This year, I photographed the famililar figures to share a little of my family's and my own traditions. I hope you enjoy them!
Learn about Hinamatsuri
A couple of friends have pointed out that it would've been helpful to provide some explanation about Hinamatsuri for those who aren't familiar with it.
Here's a link to an article that I helped edit for the Museum Store Online of the Japanese American National Museum: Hinamatsuri in the United States.
I also recently contributed an article as part of my bi-monthly series for this site: A Yonsei's Reflections...on the Women Who Inspire Me