Go and experience the Bon Odori Festival in Seattle. Also known as Obon, the festival involves traditional music and dancing in the street in a giant oval. Many attendees dress in Japanese kimono or yukata. The event also features Taiko and martial arts performances, craft exhibits and demonstrations as well as Japanese food and refreshments. |
Bon Odori is a traditional summer festival in which one honors their
ancestors who have passed on, remember and appreciate all they have done
for them, and celebrate their ongoing presence in the life they enjoy
today. For more info. go here. |
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Bon Odori Festival at the Seattle Buddhist Temple in Seattle, Saturday July 16th from 4-10pm and Sunday, July 17th from 3-8pm
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dancing,
demos,
exhibits,
festival,
martial arts,
music,
performances,
traditional dress
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