Hinamatsuri JACCC 3-1-2014

Hinamatsuri at the JACCC:

I expected a nice talk about the history and meaning of Hinamatsuri, perhaps by the Artistic Director Mr. Hirokazu Kosaka. You know, 'Hinamatsuri is Girl's Day or sometimes called Doll's Day. It's celebrated in Japanese Communities around the world. Today the usual date is March 3rd.

Hinamatsuri started in Japan during the Heian period (approx. 800-1200AD, at least that's how I remember it). The set of dolls dress and style are reminiscent of the period even today. It was thought that by putting up the dolls they would absorb any 'bad energy', or something like that. I suppose it must be somewhat true, the Heian Period or period of 'peace and tranquility' as it is literally translated.

We were, instead, treated to a beautiful Ogasawara Sencha Tea Ceremony. Simply a splendid way to spend a few minutes on a rainy day in L.A..