█▄ Bon Odori '08 ▄█

Yeah!! ^.^
This is the 1st time i joined my school friends to "BON ODORI"!! Did u ever wonder what on earth is
thIs mean??!! .. >O<
Just scroll down and have a LOOK ^^
You will understand what is all this about =D



Well, Bon-Odori Festival is also called the Feast of Lanterns, it has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years and traditionally includes a dance, known as Bon-Odori. The festival of Obon lasts for three days, however its starting date varies within different regions of Japan. It is celebrated as a reminder of the gratefulness one should feel toward one's ancestors. From this dance of joy comes Bon Odori or Bon Dance, a time in which our ancestors and their sacrifices are remembered and appreciated. Some dances involve the use of different kinds of fans, others involve the use of small towels called tenugui which may have colorful designs. Some require the use of small wooden clappers, or "kachi-kachi" during the dance. The "Hanagasa Odori" of Yamagata is preformed with a straw hat that has been decorated with flowers.

✖翊惟✖汉梨✖添权✖
★Japan's Toys★

░░٠• Japanese Ice-Cream•٠░░

░░ ٠•Sushi•٠░░

卐 • 婉莹吃得津津有味呢^^• 卍

There were numerous of stall selling Japanese food such as Sushi, Sanuki Udon, Tempura and etc. The price was much expansive then i can imagine ==' but the foods were deliciOUs~ ^^ yummy!! I Cought myself inside the queue for almost half an hour just to buy Japan Ais Kacang n Sausage.. AarrhhxxXX!!

ツThe place was crowed with peoples ツ

The sky was getting darker and finally the Japanese dance begun. Everyone form a circle and started to dance along. Drum's hit was heard, and a simple music was played. The participents enjoy themselves laughing and dancing along the music. Sport light shines the stadium and the atmosphere was getting higher. Bon Odori Festival participants continue this custom as they dance in traditional Japanese dress, including kimonos and yukata. There is also a variety of other activities to take part in at the festival.

ღ Japanese Dance ღ

But sadly, I got to catch my bus at 9pm before it drove off. I could only grap some photos and manage to take some shot with the Japanese girls. Some of them speaks English and was kind to us. ^O^ I admit that I luv that night so much^^ so U should try onces too XP @.@

Will be gOing nexT Year =')