Seijin no hi Celebrations Today
Today, as in the past, Seijin no hi is when young adults wear adult clothing for the first time. Women wear the traditional furisode, which is a bright colored silk kimono. Most of the men today wear modern suits rather than the traditional kimono. For women, the furisode is probably the most formal thing a women can wear before she gets married.
An interesting fact about the women's dress is that, for most, the clothing is rented or inherited from someone else in the family. To buy a furisode can be very expensive (around $10,000) so many women cannot afford to buy a brand new outfit.Even renting an outfit can be expensive, often ranging from several hundred dollars to $1,000 or more. Because a kimono can be very difficult put on by oneself, the women often go to a salon to dress and get their hair done.
During the Seijin no hi ceremonies, speeches are often given. However, because sometimes the new generation gets bored listening to the speeches and may heckle the speaker, the officials have decided to make them more fun. To do this they often include entertainment such as music, games, and karaoke and small presents One city even moved its ceremony to Disneyland.
After the ceremonies many hold parties with family and friends.
An interesting fact about the women's dress is that, for most, the clothing is rented or inherited from someone else in the family. To buy a furisode can be very expensive (around $10,000) so many women cannot afford to buy a brand new outfit.Even renting an outfit can be expensive, often ranging from several hundred dollars to $1,000 or more. Because a kimono can be very difficult put on by oneself, the women often go to a salon to dress and get their hair done.
During the Seijin no hi ceremonies, speeches are often given. However, because sometimes the new generation gets bored listening to the speeches and may heckle the speaker, the officials have decided to make them more fun. To do this they often include entertainment such as music, games, and karaoke and small presents One city even moved its ceremony to Disneyland.
After the ceremonies many hold parties with family and friends.