Dolls sent to sea to pray for girls' happiness

Dolls sent to sea to pray for girls' happiness

Boats carrying "Hina" dolls are put to sea from the coast off Wakayama, western Japan, on March 3, 2017, to pray for girls' growth and happiness on the annual "Hina-matsuri," or Girls' Day festival celebrated across Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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