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FESTIVAL: BOYS' DAY

BOYS TO THE OKINAWANS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MORE FAVORED THAN GIRLS.
ONE DAY OF THE YEAR IS KNOWN AS BOYS' DAY. BRIGHT COLORED FISH
(PAPER OR MATERIAL) ON A FLAG POSTED ABOVE HOUSES AND STORES TELL
EVERYONE THAT IT'S BOYS' DAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May 5

Date learned: 10-12-1965

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