Kazari-uma” decorated on Children’s Day. What kind of vehicle is the white horse considered to be?(kazariuma)
Children’s Day (national holiday; May 5th)Boy’s Day celebration (May 5th)
They are decorated with gorgeous saddles (ceremonial saddles decorated in the Chinese style) and other horse tack. The saddles are lined with crepe or other fabrics, or with Hoshogami (thick, firm Japanese paper used to make official documents). The saddles are sometimes covered with thick, firm Japanese paper used to make official documents. White horses are considered sacred as vehicles of the gods and are said to ward off evil spirits. They were also decorated with armor and helmets as symbols of success in life.
