Origami Carp Kite

On Children's Day in Japan, families hang out an array of colourful carp
kites to symbolize their children growing up healthy, determined and strong.

We had fun with these, stringing them on a chopstick for decoration and also sticking them onto a popsicle stick to decorate
our plant pots!
For Chinese New Year
Goldfish are a symbol of prosperity for the Chinese and you can adapt the traditional carp kite by folding it with orange paper. Fill it with little
sweets or gold coins for a special gift!
Origami carp kite instructions
You might also enjoy:
You could also try our carp kite craft - a printable colouring project
Back to Children's Day
Back to Japan for Kids
Back to Origami for Kids
|