photo: Jonathan Ley
Jonathan Ley
Hina Matsuri, the Doll Festival traditionally celebrated on March 3. For centuries, this once-a-year event has taught girls the virtues of gentility and thoughtfulness—qualities they would need to become good wives and mothers in traditional Japanese society. A major feature of this celebration is the display of Hina Ningyo, special dolls representing the imperial family and their courtiers arrayed on a five- or seven-tiered stand that is covered with a celebratory red cloth and placed in the best room of the house. Hina Matsuri is one of the five annual observances called Go-Sekku that mark the changing seasons.
Loen Dozono, Sho Dozono, Junko Ochii
Jonathan Ley
This year, the Garden celebrates Hina Matsuri
from February 26 to March 3. We are proud to present the exquisite Dozono Family
Hina dolls, gifted to the Garden in 2008—a complete collection of the
finest quality handmade dolls from Japan.
