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

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 2 nd 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 The ItemsSymbolic Meaning KimonoTo represent respect for the country SushiTo represent happiness and victory Stick with origami decorations To give blessings from God GiftsTo represent happiness and congratulation OchaTo represent health RamenTo represent long live

7. + The steps Step 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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