盆踊り (Bon-Odori) is a Japanese Buddhist custom which is held annually to honour the spirits of one's ancestors. It is meant to be a joyful celebration, bringing families together and celebrating rather than mourning the lives of the dearly departed.
But in Malaysia have a different ambiance, the celebration is more geared towards celebrating Japanese culture rather than Buddhism. Experience the real Japanese Matsuri atmosphere, and indulge in the large variety of food, drinks and dance.
The 34th Bon-Odori held on 17th July 2010 at Panasonic Sports Complex, formerly Matsushita Centre, Shah Alam, Selangor. This is my 1st time attend to this festival....
The scenery background board and performance stage....
Food stalls for variety of traditional Japanese foods, including bento, sushi, yakisoba, yakimono, kori (flavored shave ice)... etc.
Sure have 1 would be tempts you.....
Group picnic????? everyone was enjoying the bento after the long queue before the performance start.....
hehehehe...... photo snapping time..... (the main objective)
Group photo for performers.....
The celebration start with drum performance, following by the traditional dances....
still dancing..... each dance repeated twice..... -__-"
see...... one of the performer felt bored also after danced repeat and repeat.... kekekeke
crowded celebration....
Great experience but we were decided to leave the festival in half way to avoid the traffic jam while going back home.....
