May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month. May 5th is also when Children’s Day is celebrated in Japan. At Disneyland, a new window display has appeared on Main Street, USA, to commemorate the month and day. The window can be found on the outside of the Emporium near the Main Street Firehouse.
The window display includes a description found on a book that is front and center. The book says:
Kodomo no Hi or Children’s Day is celebrated in Japan ever May 5th. Families celebrate this day to promote the health and happiness of all children. Koinobori or “carp streamers” are flown to symbolize determination and success. Ornamental kabuto helmets are displayed to represent wishes for strength and vitality.
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, this family has game boards from many cultures including Sungka (Philippines), Traditional Indian Chess, Mahjong (China), Nei-pak-ko-no (Korea), and Kendama (Japan).
Here is a look at this window that was provided to Daps Magic by Clocky from Sent From Disneyland. It shows the book, the board games, and other decorations that can currently be found in this window.
About Asiana American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States each May to recognize and honor the contributions, culture, and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. The month highlights the diverse heritage of AAPI communities and their impact on the nation’s history, society, and achievements across fields such as science, arts, politics, and business. May was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. in 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, which was largely built by Chinese laborers.
About Children’s Day in Japan
Children’s Day in Japan, known as Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日), is celebrated on May 5th as part of the Golden Week holiday. It is a day to celebrate the health, happiness, and growth of children, especially boys, and to express gratitude toward parents. Traditional decorations include colorful koinobori (carp-shaped windsocks), which symbolize strength and success, and displays of samurai dolls and helmets, representing courage and the hope that children will grow up strong and resilient. Originally known as Tango no Sekku, the holiday became officially recognized as Children’s Day in 1948 to celebrate all children, regardless of gender.
What do you think of this window on Main Street, USA? What do you like best about it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
