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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks with suitable text to complete the following sentences.

   1. Hinamatsuri is a _______________ year old _______________ festival.
   2. It celebrates the _______________ of the family.
   3. The _______________ dolls carried the burden of men's misfortunes.
   4. Two customs merged and were celebrated as _______________ on the _______________of March every year.
   5. The Hina dolls are displayed on a _______________ platform covered in red cloth.
   6. The dolls are _______________ once their owner marries and goes away.
2. 2.

   Why is Hinamatsuri important for the Japanese?

3. 3.

   Name some offerings made on the occasion.

4. 4.

   How do the girls celebrate the festival?

5. 5.

   What happens to the Hina dolls once their owner marries and goes away?

6. 6.

   What are some proposals for the conservation of the Hina dolls?