The Bon festival is a traditional festival celebrated throughout Japan. It is a time for families to come to their homes and remember ancestors. A big part of it is the Bon Dance, which everyone takes part in. In Sapporo it is held in a part of Odori Park, with a big stand for drums and singers, and people doing the Bon Dance around it.
The school organized a trip to the festival dance, which was only a few blocks away. They also provided yukatas and several of the students dressed for the occasion:
At the park we watched the dance for a while, and some students took part. The dance seems to consist of a few simple movements, but people really get into it and add their own style. It's obviously something that Japanese people know very well, having grown up with it. It is a very lively expression and an interesting aspect of the culture.
The school organized a trip to the festival dance, which was only a few blocks away. They also provided yukatas and several of the students dressed for the occasion:
At the park we watched the dance for a while, and some students took part. The dance seems to consist of a few simple movements, but people really get into it and add their own style. It's obviously something that Japanese people know very well, having grown up with it. It is a very lively expression and an interesting aspect of the culture.
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