Growing up in Hawai‘i, March 3rd and May 5th were days I always looked forward to because they meant chi chi dango (also called chichi dango) was sure to be passed out in class. The Japanese holiday of Girls’ Day (sometimes called Doll’s Day) or Hinamatsuri was always celebrated on March 3rd and Boys’ Day or Tango No Sekku was May 5th.
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