Dustyhawk :: Broken Mirror

About 2 hours ago, Serge came back from Bon Odori. Which was held at the Panasonic Stadium, Shah Alam. This yearly event, is celebrated as a reminder of the gratefulness one should feel toward one’s ancestors.

In Japan, Bon Odori is Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to express the effusive welcome for the spirits of the dead, the style of celebration varies in many aspects from region to region. Each region has a respective local Bon dance, as well as different music accompanying the dance. The music can be songs specifically pertinent to the spiritual message of Obon, or local min’yo folk songs. Consequently, the Bon dance will look and sound different from region to region.