Traditionally, it was prepared by the mother's family, but recently more and more families are not sticking to this.
Of course, there are many grandparents who wish to give May dolls or carp streamers to celebrate the first annual festival, so it is important to consult with both parents before making preparations.

Generally, they are prepared on a sunny day between the vernal equinox and mid-April, and are often left on display for one to one and a half months until the beginning of summer in May (around mid-May).
(Some regions and households decorate according to the lunar calendar, so please celebrate according to your own family customs.)

Some families also put out carp streamers on the auspicious day of Taian. There are no specific rules for when to put out carp streamers, but it's fine as long as you put them out at a convenient time before Children's Day.

It should be displayed from the first Doll Festival until the child is seven years old.

There is an old saying that goes, "You are under God's control until you are seven." In the past, it was rare for a child to grow up safely until the age of seven, and it was believed that up until the age of seven, a child belonged to God and their fate was left in his hands.
There is a belief that the carp streamers complete their role as a way of expressing gratitude to the gods for the child's safe growth to the age of seven.

Officially, there is no set age limit for displaying the decorations.
Some people continue to display them until they reach a certain milestone, such as turning 15, the age at which they were given the traditional coming-of-age ceremony, or until they reach a certain time they consider to be a milestone.Some also continue to display them as a seasonal tradition for the children in their neighborhood.

There are "carp streamers and flags" and "May dolls and helmet decorations," and each has a different "meaning for displaying," so many families display both.

Carp streamers are imbued with the wish that children will grow up healthy and strong, just like the carp streamers that swim leisurely through the sky, and that they will succeed in life .
May decorations are displayed as talismans to protect children, with the hope that they will avoid misfortunes such as illness and accidents and grow up strong .

Basically, it is said that one per person is desirable.
If you have carp streamers at home, some people add more carp streamers, add names, or add more carp streamers.

Similarly, some families display May dolls by adding name tags and other items.

Although the color will not fade due to rain, dirt may become stained due to acid rain. Also, avoid frying on rainy days, as this will cause the color to fade and the dough to deteriorate more quickly. If it gets wet in the rain, please dry it immediately.

Dry your carp streamers and flags thoroughly and store them in a dry place.
Remove dirt from poles, wipe them thoroughly with a dry cloth, and lubricate moving parts such as arrow wheels and pulleys before storing them.

The materials for carp streamers can be broadly divided into polyester and nylon, and festival banners are made of cotton. Color fading will vary depending on the material, but polyester fibers are applied special pressure (3 kg, 140°C, 35 minutes) to fix the color, so the color may begin to fade after about 5 to 8 years. ㊟Durability will vary depending on usage conditions and environment.

Dry your carp streamers and flags thoroughly and store them in a dry place.
Remove dirt from poles, wipe them thoroughly with a dry cloth, and lubricate moving parts such as arrow wheels and pulleys before storing them.

Carp streamers and banners should not be flown on rainy days, at night, or in strong winds of wind force 4 or higher. When they get wet in the rain, they become more susceptible to dirt, mold, and odors. Also, in strong winds, there is a risk that the poles may become deformed or the carp streamers may be blown away and damaged, so refrain from flying them.

If you try to forcefully repair a broken streamer or damaged parts, you may end up damaging it even more.
If you would like to fly your carp streamer again, please feel free to contact us. Please also contact us if your carp streamer is torn.
Also, when disposing of broken parts, do so according to the time itself.
If you would like to hold a memorial service for a carp streamer, please apply through our Gratitude (Memorial) Festival Agency Service .