On the 7th day of the 7th month Tanabata is celebrated in Japan and around the world. A special Star festival that recognizes the same star cluster that we celebrate for Matariki. Our friend Maya stood up the front at mat time and shared with us her wonderful knowledge on the story of Tanabata and the princess who was separated from her love but rejoins him on the 7th July each year. We watched a video story of this too.
Following Japanese traditions we made a wish to send up to the stars. These are called Tanzaku and are hung on a bamboo tree. It was neat to hear the children's Tanzaku wishes.
Cecelia wished for he trees to reach the moon.
Maya wished to be a Unicorn.
Scottie wished for lots of hugs from her Daddy.
Claudia wished for pet cat.
Xavier wished for all of the Pokemon cards.
Aria. L wished to go to Rainbow;s End.
Aria W wished for a little sister.
And we had many many more wishes on our Tanabata tree.
We also made yummy sushi for lunch and decorated colourful lanterns.
Happy Tanabata everyone!
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