It was believed that the spirits of the gods made flowers their home, therefore the coming of Spring and the blooming of the flowers is an important time in Japan. Camellias and cherry blossom are representative of all Japanese flowers, and are in evidence during the traditional festivals. Shows the making of elaborate dolls for the Doll Festival.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
28847
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Asia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Flowers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Nature (Aesthetics)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Seasons
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Spring
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature (Aesthetics)
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Short films
Short films → Short films - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)