Learning about Hinamatsuri
Kitsune San: Good morning Tanu Chan! Today we will learn about a very important Japanese festival called Hinamatsuri. Have you heard of it before?
Tanu Chan: Good morning Kitsune San! No, I haven't heard of it. What is Hinamatsuri?
Kitsune San: Hinamatsuri, also known as Doll's Day or Girl's Day, is a festival celebrated on March 3rd in Japan. It is a day to pray for the happiness and health of young girls. Families set up a display of dolls called hinaningyo, representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians, and decorate their homes with peach blossoms.
Tanu Chan: That sounds very interesting. Can we celebrate Hinamatsuri in our classroom?
Kitsune San: Of course, Tanu Chan! We have a small set of hinaningyo that we can use to create our display. We will also make some origami decorations and learn how to make Hina-arare, a traditional sweet snack eaten during Hinamatsuri.
Tanu Chan: Wow! I love sweet snacks. What is Hina-arare made of?
Kitsune San: Hina-arare is made of glutinous rice and flavored with soy sauce. It is then coated with sugar to make it sweet and crunchy. Would you like to try making it?
Tanu Chan: Yes, please! Can we make it now?
Kitsune San: Of course! First, we need to cook the glutinous rice and then mix it with soy sauce. After that, we shape it into small bite-sized pieces and coat them with sugar. Here, try one.
Tanu Chan: Mmm, it's delicious! Thank you, Kitsune San.
Kitsune San: You're welcome, Tanu Chan. I'm glad you like it. Hinamatsuri is a special day for young girls in Japan, and it's important to learn about different cultures and traditions.
Tanu Chan: Yes, I agree. I can't wait to celebrate Hinamatsuri with my family and share with them what I learned today.
日本語訳
Kitsune San: おはよう、たぬちゃん！今日はとても大切な日本のお祭り、ひな祭りについて学ぶよ。知ってる？
Tanu Chan: おはよう、キツネさん！いいえ、知りません。ひな祭りって何ですか？
Kitsune San: ひな祭りとは、日本で3月3日にお祝いされる、女の子の幸せや健康を祈るお祭りだよ。家庭では、天皇や皇后、侍女や楽師を表すひな人形を飾って、桃の花で部屋を飾るのが一般的なんだ。
Tanu Chan: とても面白そうですね。教室でもひな祭りを祝いましょうか？
Kitsune San: もちろん、たぬちゃん！小さなひな人形のセットを使って、飾りを作ります。また、折り紙の飾りを作ったり、ひなあられを作ってみたりしましょう。
Tanu Chan: わぁ、お菓子が大好きです！ひなあられってどんなお菓子ですか？
Kitsune San: ひなあられは、もち米を使って、しょうゆで味付けし、砂糖をまぶして甘くてカリカリしたお菓子だよ。作ってみたい？
Tanu Chan: はい、お願いします！今すぐ作ってみたいです。
Kitsune San: いいよ！まずはもち米を炊いて、しょうゆを混ぜます。その後、小さな形にして砂糖をまぶします。はい、一つどうぞ。
Tanu Chan: んん、とても美味しいです！ありがとう、キツネさん。
Kitsune San: どういたしまして、たぬちゃん。ひな祭りは、日本の女の子にとって特別な日で、異文化や伝統を学ぶことはとても大切だよ。
Tanu Chan: はい、そうですね。家族と一緒にひな祭りを祝って、今日学んだことをシェアしたいと思います。
