Origin of the name "Koki"
"Kokiiwai" is a celebration to be held in the year when the age of 70 is reached.
“Koki” was originally written as “Koki” and is said to be based on the passage of “Life Seventy-Korean Rare” in the Tang Dynasty poet and company ’s Qujiang Poetry.
It is said that life is so difficult that it is said that “life is rare to live up to 70”. In addition, the average lifespan before the development of medical technology was “50 years old”, and it was said that “60 years old” in the 60th birthday was proof of longevity. It is said that it is now celebrated in the sense that it is very rare that it will be "70".
[Contemporary translation] After the work of the Imperial Court is finished every day, I put my spring clothes in a pawnshop, drink the money until I'm drunk on the banks of Mague and come back. There is a bowl for drinking, but is it something to cheat? After all, it is rare to live up to seventy. A swallowtail butterfly sucking the nectar of the flower is seen deep inside the flowers, and the dragonfly flies gently, touching the water with its tails. I want to say to this wonderful scenery. All nature is changing. So it's fine for a while. Let's win each other and don't be in conflict.
Quotation source: "Life is rare since the ancient times" ("Quie") Du Fu Chinese poetry reading
What is the difference between “Koki” and “Koki” characters?
If Du Fu's "Life XNUMX Ancient Rare" is the beginning, "Ancient Rare" including "Rare" may be correct.So why did it become "rare"?In fact, it is said that since "rare" is not found in common kanji, it is often written as old "rare".
In addition, “Nozomi” is associated with the word “hope” and gives a very positive impression. It can be convinced that “Koki” is used widely in the meaning of “long life”.
There is no cause for “Koki” or “Koki” in the “Kokiwai” celebration of the important people who will be 70 years old.
“Counting years” and “Mature ages”
"Counting Year"Is the age of 1 when born, and how to count the age that has been passed on to Japan for a long time when you get 1 every time the New Year comes"Mature age"Is the age of 0 when born, and 1 years after each 1 year.
Kouki celebrationYear of 70 years in several yearsIt is said that the celebration is held at (= 69 years old), but in modern times, it is becoming more common to celebrate on the day of the birthday, the so-called "70 years old".Although there are differences in interpretation, "celebration of 69 years old = happy to be 70 years old" and "celebration of 70 years old = good to be able to reach 70 years old" are both happy celebrations. There is none.
There are no specific rules, but please be aware that celebrations may be held in “Counting Years” or “Mature Age” depending on the area where you live, customs, or family practices.
* The age chart at our shop is indicated as “Age of full age 70”.
Reasons for choosing "purple" as the color to be given to "Koki celebration"
In the old days, Prince Shotoku. As for the crown of the nobility, "purple" was the color representing the highest position. Even the monks were able to wear purple clothes only to the highest monks.
Later, these ideas spread to the general public, and purple was revered as a color with elegance and personality. Purple is a color that heals the mind and body. The predecessors knew this from their experience, and they said that when they were uneasy, they put purple things around them. That's why Kouki's celebration is based on the keyword purple, which has a respect for longevity and a loving heart. Of course, even if you don't care about purple, take care of your heart and celebrate.
Kouki celebration is a longevity prayer
For longevity celebrations, in addition to “Kuki (70 years old)”, “60th birthday (60 years old)”, “Ryokuju (66 years old)”, “Kiju (77 years old)” ), “Umbrella Life (80)”, “Beiju (88)”, “Sotsu (90)”, “Hakuju (99)” ”And“ Momoju (100 years old) ”.
The longevity celebration that is held every few years also means a celebration in which "family," "relatives," and "close people" meet together and pray that "everyone can live a healthy and long life forever." I have it. Unique to Japanese people, "Let's meet again at the next celebration!"What you want for a memorable celebration.
