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Tanabata: Wishes Written on Bamboo in Japan
日本七夕：写在竹枝上的愿望
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Every July 7th, Japanese people write wishes on small strips of colored paper called tanzaku.
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They hang these wishes on bamboo branches decorated with streamers, origami cranes, and paper kimonos.
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The tradition honors the legend of two star-crossed lovers, Orihime and Hikoboshi, who meet just once a year across the Milky Way.
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Many cities host Tanabata festivals featuring lantern processions, street food stalls, and live taiko drumming.
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Schoolchildren practice calligraphy while teachers explain how ancient Chinese star myths traveled to Japan via Korea.
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Modern celebrations often include digital wish walls where visitors post messages online alongside physical ones.
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Bamboo is chosen because it grows quickly and symbolizes resilience, flexibility, and connection between earth and sky.
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Unlike Valentine’s Day, Tanabata emphasizes patience, hope, and the beauty of fleeting, meaningful encounters.