[For Seniors] Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Day) Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts. Recommended for Dementia Prevention Activities
How many bits of trivia about Hinamatsuri do you know?We’ll present quiz-style tidbits about the festival—things you may think you know but don’t—such as the figures who inspired the Emperor and Empress dolls, the roles of the three court ladies, and what the five musicians are holding.Why is only one of the three court ladies shown with blackened teeth and no eyebrows?Which seasons are represented by the colors of hina-arare rice puffs?…As you ponder the answers, old memories may come flooding back.These questions are perfect for recreational activities or passing the time for older adults.Why not enjoy a moment that lets you savor the joy of getting the right answer while feeling the arrival of spring?
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[For Seniors] Hina Matsuri Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts. Also Recommended for Dementia-Prevention Activities (21–30)
What drink is consumed on Hinamatsuri (the Doll Festival)?
- white sake
- Coffee
- tea
See the answer
white sake
Shiro-zake is a white, cloudy sake made by mixing steamed rice and rice koji with mirin or shochu, letting it mature for about a month, and then lightly grinding it. It came to be used as a drink that beautifully complements peach blossoms, and this led to the custom of drinking today’s shiro-zake.
What flowers are displayed for the Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri)?
- Tulip
- sunflower
- peach blossoms
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peach blossoms
We display peach blossoms for Hinamatsuri to wish for girls’ happiness and good health. Peach blossoms are associated with warding off misfortune and evil, longevity, and are also considered a symbol of vitality.
[For Seniors] Hina Matsuri Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts. Also Recommended for Dementia-Prevention Activities (31–40)
Hinamatsuri is thought to have originated from a combination of the Japanese custom and the Shangsi Festival. From where was the Shangsi Festival introduced?
- Mongolia
- China
- Thailand
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China
China’s Shangsi Festival was held on March 3. Because peach blossoms bloom on this day, people believed peach flowers had the power to grant longevity and ward off evil. They would drink peach-blossom wine and bathe with peach leaves to cleanse themselves of misfortune.
What month and what day is Hinamatsuri?
- January 1
- February 2
- March 3
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March 3
Hinamatsuri is an event held on March 3 to pray for the happiness of girls. March 3 corresponds to Jōshi no Sekku (the Peach Festival), one of the Five Seasonal Festivals. In China, during Jōshi no Sekku, people admired peach blossoms and performed rituals to ward off evil.
In conclusion
Through trivia quizzes and nuggets of knowledge about Hinamatsuri, perhaps you’ve felt the deeper meanings embedded in this traditional Japanese celebration.
Learning that familiar items like chirashizushi, hina-arare, and peach blossoms each carry heartfelt wishes makes Hinamatsuri an even more special day.
Enjoy a seasonal moment by sharing these quizzes with older adults and savoring the spirit of the season together.