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Seijin Shiki

By Group 4. Seijin Shiki. Japanese Coming of Age Ceremony. Roles. Nancy: Narrator Jason: relative of boy who is 20 years old, Christy’s brother Christy: relative of girl who is 20 years old, Jason’s sister Matthew: Priest of the temple and Governor Michelle: girl who is 20 years old

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Seijin Shiki

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  1. By Group 4 Seijin Shiki Japanese Coming of Age Ceremony

  2. Roles • Nancy: Narrator • Jason: relative of boy who is 20 years old, Christy’s brother • Christy: relative of girl who is 20 years old, Jason’s sister • Matthew: Priest of the temple and Governor • Michelle: girl who is 20 years old • Darren: boy who is 20 years old

  3. About the ritual . . . • It is a Japanese Ritual • This ritual is to celebrate the Rite of Passage of 20 year olds • Teenagers will enter a new “chapter” in his or her life • This ritual happens every year on the 2nd Monday in January

  4. 20 year olds Japanese teenagers celebrate this ritual • Seijin Shiki ritual is celebrated in the temple, City Hall, and Restaurants.

  5. The purpose • It is celebrated to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached the age of maturity • Help them realize that they have become adults

  6. The items

  7. The stepsStep 1 • The 20 year old young adults will go to borrow kimono set from relatives or rent from a shop so that they will look formal and mature and it will also respect their country.

  8. Step 2 • Then, they will go to the temple to get blessings from their god and get presents that represent happiness and enter a new “chapter” in their life.

  9. Step 3 • Next, they will go to the city hall to meet other 20 year olds and listen to a speech from their governor so that they will understand what responsibilities are needed as an adult.

  10. Step 4 • After that, they will celebrate their Seijin Shiki by going to a restaurant while eating traditional Japanese food that represent happiness, long levity and health.

  11. Step 5 • The next day, they will prepare their things that are needed to go another land to get a job

  12. Step 6 • They will leave their hometown and work to earn their own living so that they can be more responsible

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