[Hinamatsuri Songs] A roundup of classic Girls’ Day tunes and unexpected Hinamatsuri tracks
March 3 is Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival, when we pray for girls’ healthy growth.
Because it coincides with the season when peach blossoms bloom in the old lunar calendar, it is also called the “Peach Festival.” Speaking of Hinamatsuri songs, the children’s song “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” is famous.
Many people might not be able to think of any others, but in fact, there are more songs that celebrate Hinamatsuri.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of Hinamatsuri songs.
If “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” is the only one you know, take this opportunity to give the others a listen.
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[Hinamatsuri Songs] A complete introduction to classic tracks for the Peach Festival and unexpected Hinamatsuri songs (11–20)
Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival/Girls’ Day)Sakushi: Nagai Hanami, Sakkyoku: Fujii Kiyomi
Hinamatsuri, with lyrics by Hanami Nagai and music by Kiyomizu Fujii, features some of the same lyrics as Ureshii Hinamatsuri.
Even with the shared lines, this melody has a brighter feel.
In the first verse, it depicts red paper lanterns and peach blossoms lined up beside the neatly arranged Hina dolls.
In the second verse, it conveys the wish of offering prepared sake and sweets to the dolls—“Please drink and eat!” Because the melody is short and the lyrics are easy to follow, it’s easy for children hearing it for the first time to sing along.
Try singing it together with Ureshii Hinamatsuri, which has a slightly different color and mood!
La-la-la HinamatsuriSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
The song that instantly brightens up Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) is “La La La Hinamatsuri.” It was created by Toshihiko Shinzawa, a lyricist-composer and picture-book author known for children’s songs like “Niji” and “Sekai juu no Kodomotachi ga.” With its cheerful, poppy melody, it’s perfect as background music for Hinamatsuri celebrations! The simple lyrics and tune make it easy to sing, so even if you don’t know the song, you’ll pick it up right away.
Be sure to sing it with friends and family and enjoy a fun Hinamatsuri!
Happy, joyful Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)
This is “Happy, Fun Hinamatsuri♪,” an original song by Baku, a nursery teacher and creator of craft play activities.
Hinamatsuri and its doll displays carry various meanings and roles, with the wedding of the Empress and Emperor dolls represented in a glittering tiered arrangement.
The song depicts that wedding scene through cute lyrics and a fun hand-play song.
You can learn the meaning of Hinamatsuri while enjoying hand-play, so it’s two birds with one stone.
Once they understand the meaning of Hinamatsuri, children may become even more interested in the detailed roles, such as the three court ladies and the five musicians.
Yumemizuki: Usuki Paper Doll Festivalshirai michiyo
Michiyo Shirai’s song “Yumemizuki — The Usuki Paper Doll Festival” is a piece that powerfully conveys a mother’s heartfelt wish for her daughter’s happiness.
It is included on her 2018 album “Kotoba o Kaze ni” (“Words to the Wind”).
The song appears to be based on an old folktale from Usuki City in Oita Prefecture, which says one should not display lavish hina dolls.
It portrays a modest life where there is no money to buy hina dolls; even so, a mother, praying for her daughter’s happiness, folds paper to make hina dolls and spends a joyous Hinamatsuri day with her.
It is a song that poignantly communicates a mother’s love for her daughter.
The flutes and drums of the five court musiciansgaagaaS
Goninbayashi no Fue Daiko focuses on the five festival musicians among the Hina dolls.
The song is created and performed by gaagaaS, known for many original play songs that both children and adults can enjoy together.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Who are the five musicians?” this song answers that question at once.
It introduces each person and the instrument they play, while adding hand motions to sing along.
The movements make it easier to remember! Let this song be your chance to learn not only about the Emperor and Empress dolls, but also about the five musicians.