N-M1007- Decoration plate with stand (Tanabata boy & girl)

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This decoration plate is showing the mythical story of Tanabata that originated from a Chinese legend called Qixi and was brought to Japan in the 8th century. This is the story of two lovers. Princess Orihime, the seamstress, wove beautiful clothes by the heavenly river, represented by the Milky Way. Because Orihime worked so hard weaving beautiful clothes, she became sad and despaired of ever finding love. Her father, who was a God of the heavens, loved her dearly and arranged for her to meet Hikoboshi, the cow herder who lived on the other side of the Milky Way. The two fell in love instantly and married. Their love and devotion was so deep that Orihime stopped weaving and Hikoboshi allowed his cows to wander the heavens.
The lovers were separated and are allowed to meet once a year on Tanabata eve only. Milky way serving as a bridge between the lovers

This plate is themed after Tanabata festival