Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori
Proyecto Koinobori

Proyecto Koinobori
(Koinobori Project)

Intervention in situ in the Hermitage of San Cristobal, Sagunto (Valencia)
Spain 2010

Koinobori flags are traditional Japanese flags with carp form which are hoisted in a holiday dedicated to children (as the Kodomo no hi). Traditionally Japanese people identify the carp as a vigorous fish because of their strength on having wallowed against the stream in the rivers. The association of this fish with children is related with the paternal desire of a growth full of strength and vitality. The principal aim of this project was to generate a cultural exchange, moving a Japanese tradition to Sagunto's city. Young people from the city, in collaboration with the artist, painted five carps part of the project.