'Hina Nagashi' rite observed

'Hina Nagashi' rite observed

WAKAYAMA, Japan - A wooden boat loaded with ''hina'' dolls is tossed into the sea off Kata, Wakayama, on March 3 in the ''Hina Nagashi (floating of dolls)'' rite observed in some parts of Japan on the traditional ''Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival)'' day.

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