In Japan, carp streamers are traditionally flown on May 5th, Boys Day. Flying Carps are hoisted onto poles that reach up into the blue sky for several weeks around May 5. The flying carp symbolizes courage and ambition, based off a tale of a carp that swam all the way to heaven to become a dragon. Speaking of tails....it looks great flying behind a kite, off a pole or from your deck. Made of ripstop nylon and measures 23". Made in China.