Seijin Shiki
Saigon Shiki is the festival that celebrates the "Coming of Age". In Japan if you are 20, you are an 'adult' and are allowed to take on all the rights of an adult. On this day, girls dress up in traditional furisode and some men wear traditional dress, but most wear formal western suits. At the start of the day there is a
ceremony at every local shire offices all over Japan. After the ceremony, big parties are held to celebrate the "Coming of Age". by Rebecca |