D-ひなまつりHina+Dan+Scavenger+Hunt

toc hi na da n ひなだん Scavenger Hunt =Hina Dan Facts = What is Hina Dan? =====> Hina Dan is a display of Hina ningyou ( hina dolls). It often shapes like steps or stairs.

The Japanese word 'Dan' literally means steps, stairs, or terrace. It is often described with English words such as STAND, TIER, PLACEMENT, DISPLAY or PLATFORM.

What is Hina Ningyou? =====> Hina ningyou is a special ceremonial doll that is only for display for Hinamatsuri. They are only displayed for a few weeks and are put away right after Hinamatsuri. They are nicely kept away in a safe storage until next year.

What is the origin of Hina Ningyou?=====> It is said that it's from China, or from doll play of aristocrats in Heian period　（A.D. 794-1185).

Do Hina ningyou dolls have names and roles?=======> Yes. Help me complete the column below.

=（Seven Tier Hina Doll Set)= →First Tire--Who? These two figures are Emperor and Empress
 * 七段飾り **
 * [[image:http://classes.uleth.ca/200701/idst2008a/pictures/hina-ningyou.jpg width="562" height="731" caption="image from http://classes.uleth.ca"]] || This Hina Dan is considered to be a full set of hina ningou. Find out details on your assigned tire by visiting the links provided above, and present your findings to the class. Your findings will be edited into this page.

→Second Tire---Who? Name each one of them. These three figures are called Ladies in waiting.

→Third Tire---Who? Name the group. Name each one of them. What? Name the items in their hand. They are the five court musicians. They have drums and flutes in their hands.

→Forth Tire--Who? Name each of them. What? What are the layered objects in the middle? What does it mean? These two figures are the ministers. One on the right is old and one on the left is young. The object is called Hishimochi which is offered to the doll set and is believed to protect children from harm. →Fifth Tire---Who? Name each of them. What? What are those plants on both sides? They are called Jichou. Each one has a different facial display. Smiling, weeping, and angry. The three with yellowish fruits is a mandarin tree, and the other one is a cherry tree. →Sixth Tire---What? What are those objects? Identify each one. drawers, a sewing box, a dresser, brazier, a tea set. →Seventh Tire---What? What are those objects? Identify each one. a carrier, food boxes, a carriage with an ax. || BACK TO TOP = = ||   || =Seven Tier Hina Dan pdf= Open this file and use the magnifier to see the details of Hina Dan
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BACK TO TOP =Helpful links:=

[|Kids Web Japan] [|Living in Japan] [|Yuki Yanagi's Article] [|Kat & Satoshi's Blog]

( Do skim reading. Look for the key words such as Hina Dan, Hina Ningou, Stand, Platform, Placement, Tier, etc.) =What to hunt for?= __Hunt # 1__: Find out the details of the first tier. Who are the two figures? What is the object behind the two ningou? What are the two objects on both sides of the tier? __Hunt # 2:__ Find out the details of the second tier. Who are the three figures? What are they called? Are three of them in the same pose? Examine their postures. __Hunt # 3__: Find out the details of the third tier. Who are the five figures? What are they called? What are they holding in their hands? ( Remember the song? The song will give you the clue.) __Hunt # 4:__ Find out the details of the forth tier. Who are the two figures? What are the each figure called? Do they look alike? Examine the faces and look for the differences between the two. What are they holding on their shoulder? ( The graphic picture on this page is helpful to figure that out.) __Hunt # 5__: Find out the details of the objects on the forth and fifth tiers. What are the layered diamond shape objects ( they are called Hishimochi )? What are they represent? What are the two trees on the sides of the fifth tiers? __Hunt # 6__: Find out the details of the six tier. What are those objects? Go to [|Wikipedia] and read about the six platform. Examine the objects and identify each. __Hunt # 7__: Find out the details of the seventh tier. What are those objects? Go to [|Wikipedia] and read about the seventh platform. Examine the objects and identify each.

=Presentation= When you are presenting your findings to the class do the following. 1. Each member of your group will contribute to the presentation. 2. Start your presentation by telling your group name and what/ which tier you are going to present. 3. Point at the doll or object on the projected image your are explaining in English.

BACK TO TOP = = =More about Doll Set= What types of Hina Dan are available? Do Japanese family of a girl always have a big Hina Dan just like the picture above? What do you think is the options for the family who can not afford to buy an expensive Hina Dan? What do you think the entire Hina Dan represent? BACK TO TOP