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Show Doll Day Festival Celebrated HpWO piquant Japanese girls are J- shown as they inspected an exhibit ex-hibit of ceremonial dolls recently at the Japan Institute, International Bldg., Rockefeller Center, New York. The display was highlight of an observance of the Doll Festival, a girl's holiday celebrated in Japan since the 18th century. Beside exhibits ex-hibits of Japan's culture and art, the Japan Institute this year is conducting con-ducting a worldwide travel essay contest, with trips to Japan as prizes. The contest, held In honor of the 2600th anniversary of Japan, has attracted many inquiries. |