About Kiju

History of Kishou celebration

Japan has become the longest-lived country in the world. Recently, many people feel that longevity is felt as “Kiju”. Considering what was said to be "50 years of life" only a few hundred years ago, it is a feeling of another life.

The habit of celebrating “Kiju” beganMuromachi PeriodIt is said that. The 60th birthday and the celebration of Kouki before Kishou have come from China, but the habit of celebrating "Kiju" seems to have occurred while the habit of celebrating longevity has taken root.

In addition, longevity celebration after KishouOriginally born in JapanIt is thought that.

Origin of Kishou celebration

Why did you call the celebration of 77 years old “Kiju”? Even though 75 is more likely to be better, there are people who have thought so.

Actually, this is the reverse order of thinking. For example, if the character of “Ki” is written in cursive or abbreviated form, it will be in the form of three “seven” Chinese numerals (one at the top and two at the bottom).

However, no matter how much you can be 777 years old. Therefore, “Seven” decided to make two 77 years old the age of the next longevity celebration of Kouki.

In other words, “Kiju is 77 years old”, not “Kiju because I am 77 years old”.The longevity celebration created by the old people's luckThat's why.

Purple is the key word for the celebration

The keyword for the celebration of Kijupurple"is. Purple has long been treated as a high color. For example, purple was the highest rank for aristocrats, and only monks were allowed to wear purple clothing.

Purple is a color that heals the mind and body. The ancestors knew this from experience, and when they were in trouble, they said that they had a purple one nearby. Speaking of which, I see a scene where a sick man is wearing a purple cloth on the forehead in a historical drama. That was meaningful enough.

So,The theme for Kishou's celebration is the same purple color, which is the same as Koki.

Of course, you don't have to be purple. The important thing isCelebrate and cherish that heart.

In the case of men, life expectancy may be near, so it is also important to consider physical strength and health for both men and women. If you have a celebratory seat, don't forget that.