What does it mean to hang the carp flag in Japan?

In Japan, every boy's day, families with sons hang beautiful carp flags and pray that the boys at home will become useful as soon as possible. On the opening day of the merchant's shop, in order to "benefit the market" and "prosper", a fish tank for raising carp was specially put in front of the door.

Carp represents the vision of "more than one year", "more than one year", "more than one year of happiness" and "more than one year of wealth", all of which express people's yearning for a better life.

Extended data:

The carp flag is a hollow carp made of cloth or silk. There are three colors: black for father, red for mother and blue for boy. The number of blue flags represents the number of boys.

The Japanese believe that carp is a symbol of strength and courage, expressing parents' desire that their children and grandchildren become brave and strong soldiers. According to the principle of "respecting children's personality, seeking children's happiness and thanking mothers", this day was designated as a national public holiday.

When the carp flag is hung, the top of the flagpole should be in the shape of a rotating ball or a round ball, and a windmill should be installed below it. Then the top of the flagpole is decorated with five colors or flags depicting carp, as well as herring, red carp and small carp. Hoist in turn according to the following dimensions. But many public places will also hang carp flags in rows as decoration.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Li Yuqi