Friday, July 16, 2010

34th Bon Odori Festival in Shah Alam

Bon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed (deceased) spirits of one's ancestors. This Buddhist custom has evolved into a family reunion holiday during which people return to ancestral family places and visit and clean their ancestors' graves, and when the spirits of ancestors are supposed to revisit the household altars. It has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years and traditionally includes a dance, known as Bon-Odori. In Malaysia, it is celebrated on a smaller scale when compared to those in Japan. The main venue are Panasonic sports complex in Shah Alam.


Painting for sale.

Children with Kimono costume promoting their products.



Having fun eating on the field.

The crowd enjoy their time there.

Asahi super dry beer.

Sushi King's mini Kaiten belt.

Don't know why I don't dare to try it even though its free! Does not look appetizing enough.

Every year Bon Odori festival held here. In the Panasonic sports complex.

Opening ceremony.

Watch the large turnout. So crowded.

Three girls taking their own picture in Kimono.

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