If you walk along the roads Kochi under a clear May sky, you will see flying above the roofs, together with the flying the carp-shaped flags called Koinobori, brightly colored flags showing scenes of warriors and the like. These flags are called FURAFU.
FURAFU are made of fine material and dyed using the traditional techniques of generations.
Flying under the clear blue sky of Kochi, they portray the well-known themes which from the soul of the people.
FURAFU are gifts to boys from their parents wishing them good health and they are displayed around "TANGO no SEKKU" ,Boys'Day ,May 5.