Carp streamer emoji meaning

The carp streamer emoji represents a traditional decoration from Japan that features fish-shaped streamers, often made of fabric, which flutter beautifully in the wind. These streamers are typically displayed during Children's Day, a national holiday celebrated every year on May 5. This holiday is dedicated to wishing for the happiness, growth, and good health of children. The carp is a symbol of strength and perseverance in Japanese culture, as it is known for swimming upstream against strong currents. This emoji is often used when talking about cultural festivals, traditions, or celebrations, making it a fun and educational way to share a bit of Japanese heritage.

The carp streamer emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026