Bon Odori
By Serge Norguard. Filed in Events |
Bon Odori
Date : 15th July 2006
Venue : Matsushita Stadium Shah Alam and Esplanade - Penang
Time : 5 pm
What is Bon Odori ?
Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the departed spirits of one’s ancestors. This Buddhist festival has evolved into a family reunion holiday during which people from the big cities return to their home towns and visit and clean their ancestors’ graves. Traditionally including a dance festival, it has existed in Japan for more than 500 years. It is held from 13th of July to the 15th (”Welcoming Obon” and “Farewell Obon” respectively) in the eastern part of Japan (Kanto), and in August in the western part. In recent years, however, most parts of Tokyo, and by extension, the media, hold Obon in August to coincide with the summer holiday period. Obon shares some similarities with the predominantly Mexican observance of el Día de los Muertos.
You can find out more here Bon Festival by wikipedia.
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