Japanese O-bon festival Bon Odori dances
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What is Bon Festival?
Obon is a Japanese celebration honouring one's ancestors. It is a time for families to clean the graves of the departed and leave offerings so their spirits do not become hungry. This is much like other Day of the Dead celebrations around the world.
O-bon is celebrated on 15 July with the Bon Odori ("Bon Dances") which vary by region. Additionally, lighted paper lanterns are set afloat to guide the dead back to their families.
Bon odori pictures
Japanese paper and bamboo lanterns
Attending a Bon Festival?
wear a yukata!
Obon festival books
Obon festival links
- Flickr: Bon Dances
- Bon odori pool.
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John_Michael Jan 11, 2012 @ 7:48 am | delete
- I've never heard of this before ... thanks for the info
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Cinnamonbite
Jun 30, 2011 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- I love the Bon festival. I try to go to the Morikami Museum when I can.
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