Went to the Bon Odori Festival last night near the institute, our first Japanese cultural experience.
Bon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirit of one’s ancestor, while Odori simply means dance, a dance to show one’s gratitude towards his/her departed ancestor. In these days, this festival also serves to gather family members together and has been celebrated during summer in Japan society for more than 500 years.
Ya I look funny in Yukata
With some of the villagers
Bon Odori
Some of the traditional games
“Evil spirits” around…
It’s nice to get to experience this type of cultural festival first hand. In fact, we joined the crowd for their traditional dance. Too bad didn’t get to take some photos when dancing, but I don’t think you guys wanna see me doing it anyway…haha.
Cheers !!!
i missed my snow days in uk too.. haha.. although, to...