May 2009
1:
Why do we raise the Koinobori (Carp flag) on children's day?
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MAY BIRTHDAYS
3:
Ume
Why do we raise the Koinobori (Carp flag) on children's day?
Once upon a time, in China, there was a
very large waterfall. There was a rumor that if any fish make it up the waterfall, he or she can transform into a
dragon. Many fish have attempted the task, but all have fell into the bottom of the waterfall. There was one,
only one carp have successfully swum up the waterfall! As promised, the carp was turned into a dragon. On
children's day, we raise the koinobori with the wish that all the children will be healthy and brave like the carp.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
WHat do you want most?
Sakura
Helen Anicichi (5yr): Hello Kitty bag
Ken Miyajima (6yr): Hot Wheels trick tracks
Michelle Williamson (6yr): Puppy toy that swims
Kiku
Ami Lloyd (5yr): Pet puppy
Sayuri Pfeiffer (5yr): a real phone
Hayato Sugiyama (5yr): Ultraman: Nexus & Mebius transforming set.
Renge
Benjamin Jennings (4yr): Fire engine
Ii Iida (4yr): Toy shinkansen
Momo
Kai Hirayama (3yr): Hyper blue police
Gaku Suzuki (3yr): marble ball
Keiji Murata (4yr): Pikachu game
Taiga Young (3yr):
Ume
Nanami Bryden (5yr): Sponge Bob TV
Thank you: Ms. Bray-Ali